Ron Mattes was drafted No. 193 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Virginia. 95 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #193
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 95
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 3223rd at Virginia
The pick
How Ron Mattes came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Virginia
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
95 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
- Games played
- 95
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 3223rd among Virginia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3197% of career value
- Final season
- 19927 years after the draft
Around pick 193
Who came off the board on either side of Ron Mattes.
Nebraska
Penn State
Miami
Tennessee · 1× Pro Bowl
Virginia in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Virginia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ron Mattes in the 1985 NFL Draft
Ron Mattes is a Offensive tackle out of Virginia selected No. 193 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1985 NFL Draft. 95 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value Virginia has produced 104 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 Mattes drafted?
Ron Mattes was selected No. 193 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/ron-mattes.
What college did Ron Mattes play for?
Ron Mattes played college football at Virginia in the ACC. See every Virginia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-cavaliers.
How did Ron Mattes's NFL career turn out?
95 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/ron-mattes.