Matt Roth was drafted No. 46 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Iowa. 96 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #46
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2005
- NFL games
- 96
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 2740th at Iowa
The pick
How Matt Roth came off the board in 2005.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
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Iowa
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 313 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- 20.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
96 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Games played
- 96
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 2740th among Iowa picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1452% of career value
- Final season
- 20116 years after the draft
Around pick 46
Who came off the board on either side of Matt Roth.
California
USC · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Ohio State
Georgia
Iowa in the 2005 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Iowa
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Matt Roth in the 2005 NFL Draft
Matt Roth is a Defensive end out of Iowa selected No. 46 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2005 NFL Draft. 96 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Iowa has produced 164 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 Matt Roth drafted?
Matt Roth was selected No. 46 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 14). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/matt-roth.
What college did Matt Roth play for?
Matt Roth played college football at Iowa in the Big Ten. See every Iowa draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/iowa-hawkeyes.
How did Matt Roth's NFL career turn out?
96 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/matt-roth.