Roman Oben was drafted No. 66 overall by the New York Giants in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Louisville. 143 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #66
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 143
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 4714th at Louisville
The pick
How Roman Oben came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Louisville
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
143 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value
- Games played
- 143
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 4714th among Louisville picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1838% of career value
- Final season
- 200711 years after the draft
Around pick 66
Who came off the board on either side of Roman Oben.
USC
Texas A&M · 1× Pro Bowl
Florida State
West Virginia
Louisville in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Louisville
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Roman Oben in the 1996 NFL Draft
Roman Oben is a Offensive tackle out of Louisville selected No. 66 overall by the New York Giants in the 1996 NFL Draft. 143 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value Louisville has produced 95 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 Roman Oben drafted?
Roman Oben was selected No. 66 overall by the New York Giants in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/roman-oben.
What college did Roman Oben play for?
Roman Oben played college football at Louisville in the ACC. See every Louisville draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/louisville-cardinals.
How did Roman Oben's NFL career turn out?
143 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/roman-oben.