Ralph Staten was drafted No. 236 overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 25 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #236
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 25
- Career AV
- 4156th at Alabama
The pick
How Ralph Staten came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Alabama
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
25 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Games played
- 25
- Career approximate value
- 4156th among Alabama picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4100% of career value
- Final season
- 19981 years after the draft
Around pick 236
Who came off the board on either side of Ralph Staten.
Penn State
Sacramento State
Louisville
Alabama in the 1997 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Alabama
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Patrick Surtain II
DB · DEN · 2021
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Roman Harper
DB · NO · 2006
Alabama · 2× Pro Bowl
#21
Ha Ha Clinton-Dix
DB · GB · 2014
Alabama · 1× Pro Bowl
#45
Brian Branch
DB · DET · 2023
Alabama · 1× Pro Bowl
#7
Mark Barron
DB · TB · 2012
Alabama
#20
Kareem Jackson
DB · HOU · 2010
Alabama
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ralph Staten in the 1997 NFL Draft
Ralph Staten is a Defensive back out of Alabama selected No. 236 overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 1997 NFL Draft. 25 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Alabama has produced 263 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 Ralph Staten drafted?
Ralph Staten was selected No. 236 overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/ralph-staten.
What college did Ralph Staten play for?
Ralph Staten played college football at Alabama in the SEC. See every Alabama draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-crimson-tide.
How did Ralph Staten's NFL career turn out?
25 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/ralph-staten.