Hamza Abdullah was drafted No. 231 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Washington State. 47 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value
2005 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 17 · #231 overall
Hamza Abdullah Washington State Draft
Hamza Abdullah was drafted No. 231 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Washington State. 47 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #231
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2005
- NFL games
- 47
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 542nd at Washington State
The pick
How Hamza Abdullah came off the board in 2005.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 213 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 314 prospect34.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
47 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value
- Games played
- 47
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 542nd among Washington State picks
- Final season
- 20116 years after the draft
Around pick 231
Who came off the board on either side of Hamza Abdullah.
Tulsa
USC · 1× Pro Bowl
Arizona State
Utah
Washington State in the 2005 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Washington State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Washington State · 2× Pro Bowl
#11
Marcus Trufant
DB · SEA · 2003
Washington State · 1× Pro Bowl
#36
Ricky Reynolds
DB · TB · 1987
Washington State
#143
Erik Coleman
DB · NYJ · 2004
Washington State
#27
Deone Bucannon
DB · ARI · 2014
Washington State
#125
Jason David
DB · IND · 2004
Washington State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Hamza Abdullah in the 2005 NFL Draft
Hamza Abdullah is a Defensive back out of Washington State selected No. 231 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2005 NFL Draft. 47 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value Washington State has produced 96 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 Hamza Abdullah drafted?
Hamza Abdullah was selected No. 231 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 17). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/hamza-abdullah.
What college did Hamza Abdullah play for?
Hamza Abdullah played college football at Washington State in the Pac-10. See every Washington State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/washington-state-cougars.
How did Hamza Abdullah's NFL career turn out?
47 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/hamza-abdullah.