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Mike Piel is a former defensive end out of Illinois; Saddleback Community College, selected by the Los Angeles Rams with the 82nd overall pick (round 3) in the 1988 NFL Draft. He played 50 regular-season games from 1988 to 1992.
Draft Details
Mike Piel Career Stats
- Primary starter for 1 season.
Career Totals
| Games | Sacks |
|---|---|
| 50 | 13 |
Career span: 1988–1992.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Draft Class Context
Mike Piel was the 7th of 16 DEs selected in the 1988 draft. The 82nd overall pick has been used 57 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Emmanuel Sanders in 2010, who played 184 games. Illinois had 3 players drafted in 1988, among them Keith Taylor and Darryl Usher. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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