Mike Karney was drafted No. 156 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Arizona State. 101 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 2 career approximate value
2004 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 24 · #156 overall
Mike Karney Arizona State Draft
Mike Karney was drafted No. 156 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Arizona State. 101 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #156
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2004
- NFL games
- 101
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 291st at Arizona State
The pick
How Mike Karney came off the board in 2004.
- Position
- Fullback FB
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 254 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 184 prospect56.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
101 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 101
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 291st among Arizona State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2100% of career value
- Final season
- 20106 years after the draft
Around pick 156
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Karney.
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Arizona State in the 2004 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
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The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Karney in the 2004 NFL Draft
Mike Karney is a Fullback out of Arizona State selected No. 156 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2004 NFL Draft. 101 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 2 career approximate value Arizona State has produced 151 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Mike Karney drafted?
Mike Karney was selected No. 156 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2004 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 24). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/mike-karney.
What college did Mike Karney play for?
Mike Karney played college football at Arizona State in the Pac-10. See every Arizona State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arizona-state-sun-devils.
How did Mike Karney's NFL career turn out?
101 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/mike-karney.