Packers' supplemental draft history highlights Mike Wahle's journey
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Green Bay Packers selected Mike Wahle as their only pick in the supplemental draft in 1998. Wahle, a former Naval Academy captain, entered the draft after being dismissed from Navy following a positive steroid test. The Packers acquired him with a second-round pick. Despite a late start due to contract negotiations, Wahle went on to play in 96 straight games for the Packers from 1999 to 2004, prior to his Pro Bowl season with the Carolina Panthers.
- •Mike Wahle was the Packers' only supplemental draft pick.
- •He was dismissed from Navy for a positive steroid test.
- •Green Bay acquired Wahle with a second-round pick in 1998.
- •Wahle started 83 games for the Packers from 1999 to 2004.
- •He earned a Pro Bowl selection after joining the Panthers.
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — The story of Mike Wahle, the Packers’ only pick in the supplemental draft
"The Packers have only picked one player in the history of the supplemental draft. Here’s the story of Mike Wahle.
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