Rod Manuel was drafted No. 199 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma. 3 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #199
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 3
The pick
How Rod Manuel came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Oklahoma
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
3 regular-season games
- Games played
- 3
- Final season
- 19981 years after the draft
Around pick 199
Who came off the board on either side of Rod Manuel.
Michigan State
Texas A&M
Memphis
San Diego State
Oklahoma in the 1997 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Oklahoma
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Rod Manuel in the 1997 NFL Draft
Rod Manuel is a Defensive end out of Oklahoma selected No. 199 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1997 NFL Draft. 3 regular-season games Oklahoma has produced 224 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 Rod Manuel drafted?
Rod Manuel was selected No. 199 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/rod-manuel.
What college did Rod Manuel play for?
Rod Manuel played college football at Oklahoma in the SEC. See every Oklahoma draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/oklahoma-sooners.
How did Rod Manuel's NFL career turn out?
3 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/rod-manuel.