Rickey Dudley was drafted No. 9 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 108 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #9
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 108
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 2581st at Ohio State
The pick
How Rickey Dudley came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
108 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
- Games played
- 108
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 2581st among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2392% of career value
- Final season
- 20048 years after the draft
Around pick 9
Who came off the board on either side of Rickey Dudley.
Michigan
Auburn · 3× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Oregon
Ohio State in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Ohio State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Rickey Dudley in the 1996 NFL Draft
Rickey Dudley is a Tight end out of Ohio State selected No. 9 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 1996 NFL Draft. 108 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 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 Rickey Dudley drafted?
Rickey Dudley was selected No. 9 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/rickey-dudley.
What college did Rickey Dudley play for?
Rickey Dudley played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Rickey Dudley's NFL career turn out?
108 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/rickey-dudley.