Ben Roethlisberger was drafted No. 11 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Miami (OH). 249 regular-season games · 17 seasons as a starter · 131 career approximate value
2004 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 11 · #11 overall
Ben Roethlisberger Miami (OH) Draft
Ben Roethlisberger was drafted No. 11 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Miami (OH). 249 regular-season games · 17 seasons as a starter · 131 career approximate value
6× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #11
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2004
- NFL games
- 249
- Years as starter
- 17
- Career AV
- 1311st at Miami (OH)
- Pro Bowls
- 6
The pick
How Ben Roethlisberger came off the board in 2004.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 241 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 4 prospect99.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
249 regular-season games · 17 seasons as a starter · 131 career approximate value
- Games played
- 249
- Seasons as a starter
- 17
- Career approximate value
- 1311st among Miami (OH) picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 131100% of career value
- Final season
- 202117 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 6× Pro Bowl
Around pick 11
Who came off the board on either side of Ben Roethlisberger.
Washington
South Carolina
Miami · 3× Pro Bowl
Wisconsin
Miami (OH) in the 2004 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Miami (OH)
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ben Roethlisberger in the 2004 NFL Draft
Ben Roethlisberger is a Quarterback out of Miami (OH) selected No. 11 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2004 NFL Draft. 249 regular-season games · 17 seasons as a starter · 131 career approximate value Miami (OH) has produced 23 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 Ben Roethlisberger drafted?
Ben Roethlisberger was selected No. 11 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2004 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/ben-roethlisberger.
What college did Ben Roethlisberger play for?
Ben Roethlisberger played college football at Miami (OH) in the Mid-American. See every Miami (OH) draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/miami-oh-redhawks.
How did Ben Roethlisberger's NFL career turn out?
249 regular-season games · 17 seasons as a starter · 131 career approximate value Accolades: 6× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/ben-roethlisberger.