Dave Ball was drafted No. 133 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2004 NFL Draft out of UCLA. 72 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #133
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2004
- NFL games
- 72
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1563rd at UCLA
The pick
How Dave Ball came off the board in 2004.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
UCLA
Pac-10 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 274 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 74 prospect78.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
72 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
- Games played
- 72
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1563rd among UCLA picks
- Final season
- 20117 years after the draft
Around pick 133
Who came off the board on either side of Dave Ball.
UTEP
Kansas
Syracuse
Oklahoma State · 1× Pro Bowl
UCLA in the 2004 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from UCLA
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dave Ball in the 2004 NFL Draft
Dave Ball is a Defensive end out of UCLA selected No. 133 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2004 NFL Draft. 72 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value UCLA has produced 180 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 Dave Ball drafted?
Dave Ball was selected No. 133 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2004 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/dave-ball.
What college did Dave Ball play for?
Dave Ball played college football at UCLA in the Pac-10. See every UCLA draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ucla-bruins.
How did Dave Ball's NFL career turn out?
72 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/dave-ball.