Ron Wooten was drafted No. 157 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1981 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 98 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #157
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 98
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 3725th at North Carolina
The pick
How Ron Wooten came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
North Carolina
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
98 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
- Games played
- 98
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 3725th among North Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 37100% of career value
- Final season
- 19887 years after the draft
Around pick 157
Who came off the board on either side of Ron Wooten.
Maryland
Oregon
Alabama State
Purdue
North Carolina in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from North Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ron Wooten in the 1981 NFL Draft
Ron Wooten is a Guard out of North Carolina selected No. 157 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1981 NFL Draft. 98 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value North Carolina has produced 154 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 Ron Wooten drafted?
Ron Wooten was selected No. 157 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/ron-wooten.
What college did Ron Wooten play for?
Ron Wooten played college football at North Carolina in the ACC. See every North Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-tar-heels.
How did Ron Wooten's NFL career turn out?
98 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/ron-wooten.