Ronde Barber was drafted No. 66 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Virginia. 241 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 109 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #66
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 241
- Years as starter
- 15
- Career AV
- 1091st at Virginia
- Pro Bowls
- 5
- All-Pro
- 3
The pick
How Ronde Barber came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Virginia
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
241 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 109 career approximate value
- Games played
- 241
- Seasons as a starter
- 15
- Career approximate value
- 1091st among Virginia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 109100% of career value
- Final season
- 201215 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Around pick 66
Who came off the board on either side of Ronde Barber.
Tennessee
Texas
Idaho
Virginia in the 1997 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Virginia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ronde Barber in the 1997 NFL Draft
Ronde Barber is a Defensive back out of Virginia selected No. 66 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1997 NFL Draft. 241 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 109 career approximate value Virginia has produced 104 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 Ronde Barber drafted?
Ronde Barber was selected No. 66 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/ronde-barber.
What college did Ronde Barber play for?
Ronde Barber played college football at Virginia in the ACC. See every Virginia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-cavaliers.
How did Ronde Barber's NFL career turn out?
241 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 109 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/ronde-barber.