Michael Mayer was drafted No. 35 overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame. 38 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
2023 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 4 · #35 overall
Michael Mayer Notre Dame Draft
Michael Mayer was drafted No. 35 overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame. 38 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #35
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2023
- NFL games
- 38
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 7123rd at Notre Dame
The pick
How Michael Mayer came off the board in 2023.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Notre Dame
FBS Ind. at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 249 lbs
- Hometown
- Independence, KY
- Pre-draft board
- No. 19 prospect90.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
38 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Games played
- 38
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 7123rd among Notre Dame picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 7100% of career value
- Final season
- 20252 years after the draft
Around pick 35
Who came off the board on either side of Michael Mayer.
Kentucky
Iowa · 1× Pro Bowl
TCU
Auburn
Notre Dame in the 2023 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Notre Dame
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Notre Dame · 2× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
#43
Kyle Rudolph
TE · MIN · 2011
Notre Dame · 2× Pro Bowl
#21
Tyler Eifert
TE · CIN · 2013
Notre Dame · 1× Pro Bowl
#189
Pete Holohan
TE · LAC · 1981
Notre Dame
#43
Cole Kmet
TE · CHI · 2020
Notre Dame
#53
Anthony Fasano
TE · DAL · 2006
Notre Dame
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Michael Mayer in the 2023 NFL Draft
Michael Mayer is a Tight end out of Notre Dame selected No. 35 overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2023 NFL Draft. 38 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value Notre Dame has produced 241 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 Michael Mayer drafted?
Michael Mayer was selected No. 35 overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2023 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2023/michael-mayer.
What college did Michael Mayer play for?
Michael Mayer played college football at Notre Dame in the FBS Ind.. See every Notre Dame draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/notre-dame-fighting-irish.
How did Michael Mayer's NFL career turn out?
38 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2023/michael-mayer.