Joe Tafoya was drafted No. 234 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Arizona. 76 regular-season games · 10 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #234
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2001
- NFL games
- 76
- Career AV
- 1037th at Arizona
The pick
How Joe Tafoya came off the board in 2001.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Arizona
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
76 regular-season games · 10 career approximate value
- Games played
- 76
- Career approximate value
- 1037th among Arizona picks
- Final season
- 20076 years after the draft
Around pick 234
Who came off the board on either side of Joe Tafoya.
Clemson
Kentucky
Chattanooga
Arizona in the 2001 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Arizona
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Joe Tafoya in the 2001 NFL Draft
Joe Tafoya is a Defensive end out of Arizona selected No. 234 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2001 NFL Draft. 76 regular-season games · 10 career approximate value Arizona has produced 124 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 Joe Tafoya drafted?
Joe Tafoya was selected No. 234 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2001 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/joe-tafoya.
What college did Joe Tafoya play for?
Joe Tafoya played college football at Arizona in the Big 12. See every Arizona draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arizona-wildcats.
How did Joe Tafoya's NFL career turn out?
76 regular-season games · 10 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/joe-tafoya.