Tim Ruddy was drafted No. 65 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1994 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame. 156 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #65
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1994
- NFL games
- 156
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 6113th at Notre Dame
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Tim Ruddy came off the board in 1994.
- Position
- Center C
- College
-
Notre Dame
FBS Ind. at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
156 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value
- Games played
- 156
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 6113th among Notre Dame picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 61100% of career value
- Final season
- 20039 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 65
Who came off the board on either side of Tim Ruddy.
UCLA
Colorado College
Ohio State
Texas A&M
Notre Dame in the 1994 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Notre Dame · Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#16
Aaron Taylor
G · GB
Notre Dame
#27
Jeff Burris
DB · BUF
Notre Dame
#74
Jim Flanigan
DT · CHI
Notre Dame
#82
Willie Clark
DB · LAC
Notre Dame
#92
Lake Dawson
WR · KC
Notre Dame
#133
John Covington
DB · IND
Notre Dame
#153
Tony Peterson
LB · SF
Notre Dame
#211
Pete Bercich
LB · MIN
Notre Dame
Other C picks from Notre Dame
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tim Ruddy in the 1994 NFL Draft
Tim Ruddy is a Center out of Notre Dame selected No. 65 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1994 NFL Draft. 156 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value Notre Dame has produced 241 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 Tim Ruddy drafted?
Tim Ruddy was selected No. 65 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1994 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/tim-ruddy.
What college did Tim Ruddy play for?
Tim Ruddy played college football at Notre Dame in the FBS Ind.. See every Notre Dame draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/notre-dame-fighting-irish.
How did Tim Ruddy's NFL career turn out?
156 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/tim-ruddy.