Oliver Ross was drafted No. 138 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1998 NFL Draft out of Iowa State. 89 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #138
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1998
- NFL games
- 89
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2415th at Iowa State
The pick
How Oliver Ross came off the board in 1998.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Iowa State
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
89 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
- Games played
- 89
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2415th among Iowa State picks
- Final season
- 20068 years after the draft
Around pick 138
Who came off the board on either side of Oliver Ross.
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Oliver Ross in the 1998 NFL Draft
Oliver Ross is a Offensive tackle out of Iowa State selected No. 138 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1998 NFL Draft. 89 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value Iowa State has produced 52 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Oliver Ross drafted?
Oliver Ross was selected No. 138 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1998 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/oliver-ross.
What college did Oliver Ross play for?
Oliver Ross played college football at Iowa State in the Big 12. See every Iowa State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/iowa-state-cyclones.
How did Oliver Ross's NFL career turn out?
89 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/oliver-ross.