Ron Heller was drafted No. 112 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1984 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 172 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 62 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #112
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 172
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 6212th at Penn State
The pick
How Ron Heller came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Penn State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
172 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 62 career approximate value
- Games played
- 172
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 6212th among Penn State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1931% of career value
- Final season
- 199511 years after the draft
Around pick 112
Who came off the board on either side of Ron Heller.
Boston College
East Carolina
Washington
TCU
Penn State in the 1984 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Penn State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ron Heller in the 1984 NFL Draft
Ron Heller is a Offensive tackle out of Penn State selected No. 112 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1984 NFL Draft. 172 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 62 career approximate value Penn State has produced 248 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 Heller drafted?
Ron Heller was selected No. 112 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/ron-heller.
What college did Ron Heller play for?
Ron Heller played college football at Penn State in the Big Ten. See every Penn State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/penn-state-nittany-lions.
How did Ron Heller's NFL career turn out?
172 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 62 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/ron-heller.