Ray Snell was drafted No. 22 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin. 65 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #22
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 65
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 1945th at Wisconsin
The pick
How Ray Snell came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
Wisconsin
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
65 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value
- Games played
- 65
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 1945th among Wisconsin picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1684% of career value
- Final season
- 19855 years after the draft
Around pick 22
Who came off the board on either side of Ray Snell.
Clemson
Alabama
Alcorn State · 1× Pro Bowl
Texas
Wisconsin in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Wisconsin
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ray Snell in the 1980 NFL Draft
Ray Snell is a Guard out of Wisconsin selected No. 22 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1980 NFL Draft. 65 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value Wisconsin has produced 164 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 Ray Snell drafted?
Ray Snell was selected No. 22 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/ray-snell.
What college did Ray Snell play for?
Ray Snell played college football at Wisconsin in the Big Ten. See every Wisconsin draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/wisconsin-badgers.
How did Ray Snell's NFL career turn out?
65 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/ray-snell.