Antrel Rolle was drafted No. 8 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Miami. 155 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value
2005 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 8 · #8 overall
Antrel Rolle Miami Draft
Antrel Rolle was drafted No. 8 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Miami. 155 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value
3× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #8
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2005
- NFL games
- 155
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 5725th at Miami
- Pro Bowls
- 3
The pick
How Antrel Rolle came off the board in 2005.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Miami
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 201 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 9 prospect96.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
155 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value
- Games played
- 155
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 5725th among Miami picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2035% of career value
- Final season
- 201510 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 8
Who came off the board on either side of Antrel Rolle.
West Virginia · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
South Carolina
Auburn · 1× Pro Bowl
USC
Miami in the 2005 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Miami
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Miami · Hall of Fame · 5× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
#57
Devin Hester
DB · CHI · 2006
Miami · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#24
Brandon Meriweather
DB · NE · 2007
Miami · 2× Pro Bowl
#5
Sean Taylor
DB · WAS · 2004
Miami · 2× Pro Bowl
#28
Darryl Williams
DB · CIN · 1992
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
#33
Ryan McNeil
DB · DET · 1993
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Antrel Rolle in the 2005 NFL Draft
Antrel Rolle is a Defensive back out of Miami selected No. 8 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2005 NFL Draft. 155 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value Miami has produced 265 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 Antrel Rolle drafted?
Antrel Rolle was selected No. 8 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/antrel-rolle.
What college did Antrel Rolle play for?
Antrel Rolle played college football at Miami in the ACC. See every Miami draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/miami-hurricanes.
How did Antrel Rolle's NFL career turn out?
155 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value Accolades: 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/antrel-rolle.