Roland Mitchell was drafted No. 33 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Texas Tech. 89 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #33
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 89
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1616th at Texas Tech
The pick
How Roland Mitchell came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Texas Tech
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
89 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Games played
- 89
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1616th among Texas Tech picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 16% of career value
- Final season
- 19947 years after the draft
Around pick 33
Who came off the board on either side of Roland Mitchell.
Clemson
Miami
USC · 6× Pro Bowl
Texas Tech in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Texas Tech
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Roland Mitchell in the 1987 NFL Draft
Roland Mitchell is a Defensive back out of Texas Tech selected No. 33 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1987 NFL Draft. 89 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value Texas Tech has produced 89 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 Roland Mitchell drafted?
Roland Mitchell was selected No. 33 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/roland-mitchell.
What college did Roland Mitchell play for?
Roland Mitchell played college football at Texas Tech in the Big 12. See every Texas Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-tech-red-raiders.
How did Roland Mitchell's NFL career turn out?
89 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/roland-mitchell.