Rodney Holman was drafted No. 82 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Tulane. 212 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #82
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 212
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 404th at Tulane
- Pro Bowls
- 3
The pick
How Rodney Holman came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Tulane
American at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
212 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
- Games played
- 212
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 404th among Tulane picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3895% of career value
- Final season
- 199513 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 82
Who came off the board on either side of Rodney Holman.
Penn State
Wyoming
William & Mary
Arizona State
Tulane in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Rodney Holman in the 1982 NFL Draft
Rodney Holman is a Tight end out of Tulane selected No. 82 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1982 NFL Draft. 212 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value Tulane has produced 49 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 Rodney Holman drafted?
Rodney Holman was selected No. 82 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/rodney-holman.
What college did Rodney Holman play for?
Rodney Holman played college football at Tulane in the American. See every Tulane draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tulane-green-wave.
How did Rodney Holman's NFL career turn out?
212 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value Accolades: 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/rodney-holman.