Jay Ratliff was drafted No. 224 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Auburn. 122 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value
2005 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 10 · #224 overall
Jay Ratliff Auburn Draft
Jay Ratliff was drafted No. 224 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Auburn. 122 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value
1× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #224
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2005
- NFL games
- 122
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 5513th at Auburn
- Pro Bowls
- 4
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Jay Ratliff came off the board in 2005.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Auburn
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 275 lbs
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
122 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value
- Games played
- 122
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 5513th among Auburn picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5193% of career value
- Final season
- 201510 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Around pick 224
Who came off the board on either side of Jay Ratliff.
The Citadel
Oregon
Utah
IU Pennsylvania
Auburn in the 2005 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Auburn
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jay Ratliff in the 2005 NFL Draft
Jay Ratliff is a Defensive end out of Auburn selected No. 224 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2005 NFL Draft. 122 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value Auburn has produced 183 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 Jay Ratliff drafted?
Jay Ratliff was selected No. 224 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/jay-ratliff.
What college did Jay Ratliff play for?
Jay Ratliff played college football at Auburn in the SEC. See every Auburn draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/auburn-tigers.
How did Jay Ratliff's NFL career turn out?
122 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/jay-ratliff.