Ray Buchanan was drafted No. 65 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1993 NFL Draft out of Louisville. 184 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #65
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1993
- NFL games
- 184
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 637th at Louisville
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Ray Buchanan came off the board in 1993.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Louisville
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
184 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value
- Games played
- 184
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 637th among Louisville picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2235% of career value
- Final season
- 200411 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 65
Who came off the board on either side of Ray Buchanan.
Arizona
Michigan
Texas A&M
Louisville in the 1993 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Louisville
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ray Buchanan in the 1993 NFL Draft
Ray Buchanan is a Defensive back out of Louisville selected No. 65 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1993 NFL Draft. 184 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value Louisville has produced 95 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 Ray Buchanan drafted?
Ray Buchanan was selected No. 65 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1993 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/ray-buchanan.
What college did Ray Buchanan play for?
Ray Buchanan played college football at Louisville in the ACC. See every Louisville draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/louisville-cardinals.
How did Ray Buchanan's NFL career turn out?
184 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/ray-buchanan.