Willie Roaf
Inducted:
2012
Player Stats
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
320 lb (145 kg)
Born:
April 18, 1970
Pine Bluff, Arkansas, U.S.
Position:
Offensive tackle
College:
Louisiana Tech (1989–1992)
Willie Roaf was one of the most dominant and technically gifted offensive tackles in NFL history. Born in 1970, he was selected eighth overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1993 NFL Draft. Known for his exceptional athleticism, balance, and power, Roaf quickly became one of the league’s premier left tackles, anchoring offensive lines with consistency and leadership. After nine standout seasons with the Saints, he continued his excellence with the Kansas City Chiefs, helping them field one of the most explosive offenses of the early 2000s.
Over his 13-year career, Roaf earned 11 Pro Bowl selections and six First-Team All-Pro honors, a testament to his elite performance and longevity. His ability to neutralize the game’s best pass rushers made him a cornerstone of every team he played for. Roaf’s remarkable career and lasting impact on offensive line play earned him induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2012.
Roaf's Awards and Honors
- 4× First-team All-Pro (1994, 1995, 2003, 2004)
- 5× Second-team All-Pro (1996, 1997, 2000, 2002, 2005)
- 11× Pro Bowl (1994–2000, 2002–2005)
- NFL 1990s All-Decade Team
- NFL 2000s All-Decade Team
NFL Records
- One of few players named to two All-Decade Teams (1990s & 2000s)
- Longest-serving All-Pro offensive tackle of his era
- Anchored offensive lines for multiple top-ranked rushing offenses
NFL Teams
New Orleans Saints (1993–2001)
Kansas City Chiefs (2002–2005)
NFL Draft:
1993: 1st round, 8th overall pick
New Orleans Saints
Number Worn:
77
NFL Stats
Seasons:
13 (1993–2005)
Games Played:
189
Games Started:
189
Fumble recoveries:
4
Pro Bowl selections:
11