Roddy White was drafted No. 27 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2005 NFL Draft out of UAB. 171 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 88 career approximate value
2005 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 27 · #27 overall
Roddy White UAB Draft
Roddy White was drafted No. 27 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2005 NFL Draft out of UAB. 171 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 88 career approximate value
1× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #27
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2005
- NFL games
- 171
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 881st at UAB
- Pro Bowls
- 4
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Roddy White came off the board in 2005.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
UAB
Conference USA at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 207 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 27 prospect90.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
171 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 88 career approximate value
- Games played
- 171
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 881st among UAB picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 88100% of career value
- Final season
- 201510 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Around pick 27
Who came off the board on either side of Roddy White.
Auburn
Ole Miss
Northwestern
Michigan
Other WR picks from UAB
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Roddy White in the 2005 NFL Draft
Roddy White is a Wide receiver out of UAB selected No. 27 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2005 NFL Draft. 171 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 88 career approximate value UAB has produced 16 NFL draft picks since 1998.
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 Roddy White drafted?
Roddy White was selected No. 27 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 27). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/roddy-white.
What college did Roddy White play for?
Roddy White played college football at UAB in the Conference USA. See every UAB draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/uab-blazers.
How did Roddy White's NFL career turn out?
171 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 88 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/roddy-white.