Willie Roaf was drafted No. 8 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1993 NFL Draft out of Louisiana Tech. 189 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 111 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #8
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1993
- NFL games
- 189
- Years as starter
- 12
- Career AV
- 1111st at Louisiana Tech
- Pro Bowls
- 11
- All-Pro
- 4
The pick
How Willie Roaf came off the board in 1993.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
189 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 111 career approximate value
- Games played
- 189
- Seasons as a starter
- 12
- Career approximate value
- 1111st among Louisiana Tech picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6659% of career value
- Final season
- 200512 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 11× Pro Bowl
Around pick 8
Who came off the board on either side of Willie Roaf.
Alabama
USC
Washington · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Notre Dame · Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Louisiana Tech in the 1993 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Louisiana Tech
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Willie Roaf in the 1993 NFL Draft
Willie Roaf is a Offensive tackle out of Louisiana Tech selected No. 8 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1993 NFL Draft. 189 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 111 career approximate value Louisiana Tech has produced 41 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Willie Roaf drafted?
Willie Roaf was selected No. 8 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1993 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/willie-roaf.
What college did Willie Roaf play for?
Willie Roaf played college football at Louisiana Tech in the Conference USA. See every Louisiana Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/louisiana-tech-bulldogs.
How did Willie Roaf's NFL career turn out?
189 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 111 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 11× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/willie-roaf.