Ron Holmes was drafted No. 8 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Washington. 102 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #8
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 102
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 3133rd at Washington
The pick
How Ron Holmes came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Washington
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
102 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value
- Games played
- 102
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 3133rd among Washington picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1445% of career value
- Final season
- 19927 years after the draft
Around pick 8
Who came off the board on either side of Ron Holmes.
Florida · 1× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
USC
Indiana
Wisconsin · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Washington in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Washington
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ron Holmes in the 1985 NFL Draft
Ron Holmes is a Defensive end out of Washington selected No. 8 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1985 NFL Draft. 102 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value Washington has produced 191 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 Holmes drafted?
Ron Holmes was selected No. 8 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/ron-holmes.
What college did Ron Holmes play for?
Ron Holmes played college football at Washington in the Big Ten. See every Washington draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/washington-huskies.
How did Ron Holmes's NFL career turn out?
102 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/ron-holmes.