Stan Mataele was drafted No. 197 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Arizona. 2 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #197
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 2
The pick
How Stan Mataele came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Nose tackle NT
- College
-
Arizona
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
2 regular-season games
- Games played
- 2
- Final season
- 19870 years after the draft
Around pick 197
Who came off the board on either side of Stan Mataele.
Virginia Tech
Iowa
UTEP
Arizona in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other NT picks from Arizona
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Stan Mataele in the 1987 NFL Draft
Stan Mataele is a Nose tackle out of Arizona selected No. 197 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1987 NFL Draft. 2 regular-season games Arizona has produced 124 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 Stan Mataele drafted?
Stan Mataele was selected No. 197 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/stan-mataele.
What college did Stan Mataele play for?
Stan Mataele played college football at Arizona in the Big 12. See every Arizona draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arizona-wildcats.
How did Stan Mataele's NFL career turn out?
2 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/stan-mataele.