Jay Carroll was drafted No. 169 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1984 NFL Draft out of Minnesota. 32 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #169
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 32
The pick
How Jay Carroll came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Minnesota
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
32 regular-season games
- Games played
- 32
- Final season
- 19851 years after the draft
Around pick 169
Who came off the board on either side of Jay Carroll.
Tennessee
Notre Dame
Maryland
Minnesota in the 1984 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Minnesota
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jay Carroll in the 1984 NFL Draft
Jay Carroll is a Tight end out of Minnesota selected No. 169 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1984 NFL Draft. 32 regular-season games Minnesota has produced 89 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 Jay Carroll drafted?
Jay Carroll was selected No. 169 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/jay-carroll.
What college did Jay Carroll play for?
Jay Carroll played college football at Minnesota in the Big Ten. See every Minnesota draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/minnesota-golden-gophers.
How did Jay Carroll's NFL career turn out?
32 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/jay-carroll.