Wardell Rouse was drafted No. 179 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1995 NFL Draft out of Clemson. 16 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #179
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1995
- NFL games
- 16
- Career AV
- 1131st at Clemson
The pick
How Wardell Rouse came off the board in 1995.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Clemson
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
16 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 16
- Career approximate value
- 1131st among Clemson picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1100% of career value
- Final season
- 19950 years after the draft
Around pick 179
Who came off the board on either side of Wardell Rouse.
New Mexico State
North Carolina
Florida
BYU
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Wardell Rouse in the 1995 NFL Draft
Wardell Rouse is a Linebacker out of Clemson selected No. 179 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1995 NFL Draft. 16 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Clemson has produced 199 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 Wardell Rouse drafted?
Wardell Rouse was selected No. 179 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1995 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1995/wardell-rouse.
What college did Wardell Rouse play for?
Wardell Rouse played college football at Clemson in the ACC. See every Clemson draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/clemson-tigers.
How did Wardell Rouse's NFL career turn out?
16 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1995/wardell-rouse.