Ron Bartell was drafted No. 50 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Howard. 96 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #50
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2005
- NFL games
- 96
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 252nd at Howard
The pick
How Ron Bartell came off the board in 2005.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Howard
MEAC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 211 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 116 prospect69.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
96 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
- Games played
- 96
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 252nd among Howard picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2392% of career value
- Final season
- 20127 years after the draft
Around pick 50
Who came off the board on either side of Ron Bartell.
Georgia
Ole Miss
Bethune-Cookman · 3× Pro Bowl
Washington
Other DB picks from Howard
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ron Bartell in the 2005 NFL Draft
Ron Bartell is a Defensive back out of Howard selected No. 50 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2005 NFL Draft. 96 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value Howard has produced 10 NFL draft picks since 1988.
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 Ron Bartell drafted?
Ron Bartell was selected No. 50 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 18). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/ron-bartell.
What college did Ron Bartell play for?
Ron Bartell played college football at Howard in the MEAC. See every Howard draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/howard-bison.
How did Ron Bartell's NFL career turn out?
96 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/ron-bartell.