Ronnie Harmon was drafted No. 16 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Iowa. 181 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 64 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #16
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 181
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 645th at Iowa
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Ronnie Harmon came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Iowa
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
181 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 64 career approximate value
- Games played
- 181
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 645th among Iowa picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1320% of career value
- Final season
- 199711 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 16
Who came off the board on either side of Ronnie Harmon.
Auburn
Florida · 2× Pro Bowl
Syracuse
UCLA
Iowa in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Iowa
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ronnie Harmon in the 1986 NFL Draft
Ronnie Harmon is a Running back out of Iowa selected No. 16 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1986 NFL Draft. 181 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 64 career approximate value Iowa has produced 164 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 Harmon drafted?
Ronnie Harmon was selected No. 16 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/ronnie-harmon.
What college did Ronnie Harmon play for?
Ronnie Harmon played college football at Iowa in the Big Ten. See every Iowa draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/iowa-hawkeyes.
How did Ronnie Harmon's NFL career turn out?
181 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 64 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/ronnie-harmon.