Jay Riemersma was drafted No. 244 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 112 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #244
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 112
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 1971st at Michigan
The pick
How Jay Riemersma came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Michigan
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
112 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value
- Games played
- 112
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 1971st among Michigan picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1895% of career value
- Final season
- 20048 years after the draft
Around pick 244
Who came off the board on either side of Jay Riemersma.
Arkansas State
Arizona State
Tennessee State
Utah
Michigan in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jay Riemersma in the 1996 NFL Draft
Jay Riemersma is a Tight end out of Michigan selected No. 244 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1996 NFL Draft. 112 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value Michigan has produced 231 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 Jay Riemersma drafted?
Jay Riemersma was selected No. 244 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/jay-riemersma.
What college did Jay Riemersma play for?
Jay Riemersma played college football at Michigan in the Big Ten. See every Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-wolverines.
How did Jay Riemersma's NFL career turn out?
112 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/jay-riemersma.