Ronnie Burgess was drafted No. 266 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Wake Forest. 7 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #266
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 7
The pick
How Ronnie Burgess came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Wake Forest
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
7 regular-season games
- Games played
- 7
- Final season
- 19850 years after the draft
Around pick 266
Who came off the board on either side of Ronnie Burgess.
Auburn
Syracuse
Nebraska
Kentucky
Wake Forest in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Wake Forest
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ronnie Burgess in the 1985 NFL Draft
Ronnie Burgess is a Defensive back out of Wake Forest selected No. 266 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1985 NFL Draft. 7 regular-season games Wake Forest has produced 65 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 Ronnie Burgess drafted?
Ronnie Burgess was selected No. 266 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/ronnie-burgess.
What college did Ronnie Burgess play for?
Ronnie Burgess played college football at Wake Forest in the ACC. See every Wake Forest draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/wake-forest-demon-deacons.
How did Ronnie Burgess's NFL career turn out?
7 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/ronnie-burgess.