Barrett Ruud was drafted No. 36 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. 116 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value
2005 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 4 · #36 overall
Barrett Ruud Nebraska Draft
Barrett Ruud was drafted No. 36 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. 116 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #36
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2005
- NFL games
- 116
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 4123rd at Nebraska
The pick
How Barrett Ruud came off the board in 2005.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Nebraska
Big 12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 247 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 41 prospect87.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
116 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value
- Games played
- 116
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 4123rd among Nebraska picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3688% of career value
- Final season
- 20127 years after the draft
Around pick 36
Who came off the board on either side of Barrett Ruud.
Oklahoma
Georgia
USC
Houston
Nebraska in the 2005 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Nebraska
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Barrett Ruud in the 2005 NFL Draft
Barrett Ruud is a Linebacker out of Nebraska selected No. 36 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2005 NFL Draft. 116 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value Nebraska has produced 203 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 Barrett Ruud drafted?
Barrett Ruud was selected No. 36 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/barrett-ruud.
What college did Barrett Ruud play for?
Barrett Ruud played college football at Nebraska in the Big 12. See every Nebraska draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-cornhuskers.
How did Barrett Ruud's NFL career turn out?
116 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/barrett-ruud.