Ray Rice was drafted No. 55 overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Rutgers. 92 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 24 · #55 overall
Ray Rice Rutgers Draft
Ray Rice was drafted No. 55 overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Rutgers. 92 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value
3× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #55
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 92
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 632nd at Rutgers
- Pro Bowls
- 3
The pick
How Ray Rice came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Rutgers
Big East at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'8" · 199 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 51 prospect84.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
92 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value
- Games played
- 92
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 632nd among Rutgers picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 63100% of career value
- Final season
- 20135 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 55
Who came off the board on either side of Ray Rice.
Texas
Eastern Michigan
Louisville
Michigan
Rutgers in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Rutgers
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ray Rice in the 2008 NFL Draft
Ray Rice is a Running back out of Rutgers selected No. 55 overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2008 NFL Draft. 92 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value Rutgers has produced 52 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Ray Rice drafted?
Ray Rice was selected No. 55 overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 24). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/ray-rice.
What college did Ray Rice play for?
Ray Rice played college football at Rutgers in the Big East. See every Rutgers draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/rutgers-scarlet-knights.
How did Ray Rice's NFL career turn out?
92 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value Accolades: 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/ray-rice.