Ramos McDonald was drafted No. 80 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1998 NFL Draft out of New Mexico. 32 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #80
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1998
- NFL games
- 32
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 513th at New Mexico
The pick
How Ramos McDonald came off the board in 1998.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
32 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value
- Games played
- 32
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 513th among New Mexico picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 360% of career value
- Final season
- 20002 years after the draft
Around pick 80
Who came off the board on either side of Ramos McDonald.
Iowa
Cincinnati
Michigan
East Carolina
New Mexico in the 1998 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from New Mexico
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ramos McDonald in the 1998 NFL Draft
Ramos McDonald is a Defensive back out of New Mexico selected No. 80 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1998 NFL Draft. 32 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value New Mexico has produced 32 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 Ramos McDonald drafted?
Ramos McDonald was selected No. 80 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1998 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/ramos-mcdonald.
What college did Ramos McDonald play for?
Ramos McDonald played college football at New Mexico in the Mountain West. See every New Mexico draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/new-mexico-lobos.
How did Ramos McDonald's NFL career turn out?
32 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/ramos-mcdonald.