Butch Rolle was drafted No. 180 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. 124 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #180
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 124
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 292nd at Michigan State
The pick
How Butch Rolle came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
124 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 124
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 292nd among Michigan State picks
- Final season
- 19937 years after the draft
Around pick 180
Who came off the board on either side of Butch Rolle.
Georgia Tech
Houston
Nebraska
West Virginia
Michigan State in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Michigan State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Butch Rolle in the 1986 NFL Draft
Butch Rolle is a Tight end out of Michigan State selected No. 180 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1986 NFL Draft. 124 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 2 career approximate value Michigan State has produced 147 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 Butch Rolle drafted?
Butch Rolle was selected No. 180 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/butch-rolle.
What college did Butch Rolle play for?
Butch Rolle played college football at Michigan State in the Big Ten. See every Michigan State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-state-spartans.
How did Butch Rolle's NFL career turn out?
124 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/butch-rolle.