William Roberts was drafted No. 27 overall by the New York Giants in the 1984 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 195 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 65 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #27
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 195
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 6513th at Ohio State
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How William Roberts came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
195 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 65 career approximate value
- Games played
- 195
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 6513th among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5585% of career value
- Final season
- 199713 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 27
Who came off the board on either side of William Roberts.
Texas A&M
Notre Dame · 1× Pro Bowl
North Carolina
Auburn
Ohio State in the 1984 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Ohio State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
William Roberts in the 1984 NFL Draft
William Roberts is a Guard out of Ohio State selected No. 27 overall by the New York Giants in the 1984 NFL Draft. 195 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 65 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 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 William Roberts drafted?
William Roberts was selected No. 27 overall by the New York Giants in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/william-roberts.
What college did William Roberts play for?
William Roberts played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did William Roberts's NFL career turn out?
195 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 65 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/william-roberts.