Joe Rose was drafted No. 185 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1980 NFL Draft out of California. 83 regular-season games · 15 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #185
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 83
- Career AV
- 1550th at California
The pick
How Joe Rose came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
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California
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
83 regular-season games · 15 career approximate value
- Games played
- 83
- Career approximate value
- 1550th among California picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 15100% of career value
- Final season
- 19877 years after the draft
Around pick 185
Who came off the board on either side of Joe Rose.
SMU
Nebraska
Houston
California in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from California
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
California · Hall of Fame · 6× All-Pro · 14× Pro Bowl
#98
Richard Rodgers
TE · GB · 2014
California
#20
David Lewis
TE · DET · 1984
California
#85
Craig Stevens
TE · TEN · 2008
California
#248
Cameron Morrah
TE · SEA · 2009
California
#108
Darryl Ingram
TE · MIN · 1989
California
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Joe Rose in the 1980 NFL Draft
Joe Rose is a Tight end out of California selected No. 185 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1980 NFL Draft. 83 regular-season games · 15 career approximate value California has produced 138 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 Joe Rose drafted?
Joe Rose was selected No. 185 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/joe-rose.
What college did Joe Rose play for?
Joe Rose played college football at California in the ACC. See every California draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/california-golden-bears.
How did Joe Rose's NFL career turn out?
83 regular-season games · 15 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/joe-rose.