Mike Gesicki was drafted No. 42 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 128 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value
2018 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 10 · #42 overall
Mike Gesicki Penn State Draft
Mike Gesicki was drafted No. 42 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 128 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #42
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2018
- NFL games
- 128
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 2856th at Penn State
The pick
How Mike Gesicki came off the board in 2018.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Penn State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'6" · 247 lbs
- Hometown
- Manahawkin, NJ
- Pre-draft board
- No. 51 prospect83.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
128 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value
- Games played
- 128
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 2856th among Penn State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1968% of career value
- Final season
- 20257 years after the draft
Around pick 42
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Gesicki.
SMU · 2× Pro Bowl
Boston College · 1× Pro Bowl
Auburn
Washington
Penn State in the 2018 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Penn State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Gesicki in the 2018 NFL Draft
Mike Gesicki is a Tight end out of Penn State selected No. 42 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2018 NFL Draft. 128 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value Penn State has produced 248 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 Gesicki drafted?
Mike Gesicki was selected No. 42 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2018 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/mike-gesicki.
What college did Mike Gesicki play for?
Mike Gesicki played college football at Penn State in the Big Ten. See every Penn State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/penn-state-nittany-lions.
How did Mike Gesicki's NFL career turn out?
128 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/mike-gesicki.