Dusty Zeigler was drafted No. 202 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame. 80 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #202
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 80
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 3440th at Notre Dame
The pick
How Dusty Zeigler came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Center C
- College
-
Notre Dame
FBS Ind. at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
80 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
- Games played
- 80
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 3440th among Notre Dame picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2059% of career value
- Final season
- 20026 years after the draft
Around pick 202
Who came off the board on either side of Dusty Zeigler.
Florida State
Texas A&M
Duke
Alabama
Notre Dame in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
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
Dusty Zeigler in the 1996 NFL Draft
Dusty Zeigler is a Center out of Notre Dame selected No. 202 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1996 NFL Draft. 80 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 34 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 Dusty Zeigler drafted?
Dusty Zeigler was selected No. 202 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/dusty-zeigler.
What college did Dusty Zeigler play for?
Dusty Zeigler 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 Dusty Zeigler's NFL career turn out?
80 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/dusty-zeigler.