2009 Nfl Draft Best Players of All Time

The 2009 NFL Draft was an exciting event for football fans as teams around the league anxiously waited to see which players they would select to join their rosters. Held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, it marked the 74th annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises who were looking to add talented and determined young athletes into their roster. On April 25 and 26, 2009, hundreds of prospects filled with anticipation had their dreams come true when they heard that names called out by commissioners announcing them as part of a new team.

1. Matthew Stafford

Los Angeles Rams

Career

• Super Bowl champion (LVI)
• NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2011)
• Pro Bowl (2014)
• Detroit Lions All-Time Team
• First-team All-American (2008)
• Second-team All-SEC (2008)

Stafford was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft. Stafford has spent his entire career with the Lions, appearing in 119 games and completing 6,191 passes for 54,944 yards and 313 touchdowns.

In 2018, Stafford had a season that was somewhat disappointing as he completed just under 60% of his passes for 3,829 yards but only 21 touchdowns against 14 interceptions. 

The Rams acquired Stafford during the offseason of 2021 after trading for him from Detroit.

Stafford is a three-time NFL champion and two-time Pro Bowler. Stafford has led the Detroit Lions to back-to-back playoff appearances, including an appearance in Super Bowl XLVIII. 

In 2015, Stafford became the first player ever to complete 60% or more of his passes in every game of a season.

2. Clay Matthews

Green Bay Packers

Career

• Super Bowl champion (XLV)
• First-team All-Pro (2010)
• Second-team All-Pro (2012)
• 6× Pro Bowl (2009–2012, 2014–2015)
• Butkus Award (pro) (2010)
• 3× Rose Bowl champion (2007–2009)

Clay Matthews III was a linebacker for the Green Bay Packers from 2009 to 2018. He played college football at USC and was drafted in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers.

Clay Matthews III has also been with the Los Angeles Rams since 2019. Clay Matthews III is one of the most decorated players in NFL history. He has been to six Pro Bowls, and three Rose Bowls, and was named First-team All-Pro twice.

Clay Matthews III is known for his ferocious play on defense and is a dominant force against opposing offenses. He has recorded over 500 tackles throughout his career and 91 sacks, making him one of the most feared defenders in the game today.

Clay Matthews III will be turning 34 years old this season and there are still many seasons left in which he can continue to make an impact on the NFL stage.

3. Brian Orakpo

Washington Commanders

Career

• High school: Lamar (Houston, Texas)
• College: Texas (2004–2008)
• NFL Draft: 2009 / Round
• Washington Redskins (2009–2014), Tennessee Titans (2015–2018)
• 4× Pro Bowl (2009, 2010, 2013, 2016), PFWA All-Rookie Team (2009), Bronko Nagurski Trophy (2008), Ted Hendricks Award (2008), Lombardi Award (2008), Bill Willis Trophy (2008), Unanimous All-American (2008), Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year (2008), Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year (2008), BCS national champion (2005), Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year (2005)
• Total tackles: 396, Sacks
• Total tackles: 396
• Sacks: 66.0
• Forced fumbles: 12
• Interceptions: 1
• Pass deflections: 31
• Defensive touchdowns: 1

Orakpo was drafted 13th overall in the 2009 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins. He played for them from 2009 to 2014, before moving on to play for the Tennessee Titans from 2015-2018.

Orakpo is a well-known and highly respected outside linebacker in the NFL, with many praising his ability both as a pass rusher and as a run defender. In 2018 he won his first Super Bowl title with the Titans.

Orakpo is married with two children. Orakpo was an All-American and a unanimous selection to the Big 12's first team in 2008. He won multiple awards including the Lombardi, Bill Willis and Ted Hendricks Awards that year.

Orakpo had 96 tackles, 11 sacks, four forced fumbles and one interception as a rookie in 2009 before being named to his second Pro Bowl squad that season. 

In 2010 he recorded 107 tackles, 10 sacks and two interceptions en route to another Pro Bowl berth while also winning Defensive Player of the Year honors from both the Big 12 coaches' association and media outlets across college football America.

Orakpo continued his strong play through 2013 with 144 total tackles (93 solo), 20 sacks (one shy of tying his career high) four forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and one interception over that span - earning him third-team All-Pro honors along the way as well as being voted into his fourth consecutive Pro Bowler's game.

Again getting unanimous nods from all 32 NFL teams at election time. Finally in 2016 Brian racked up 134 total tackles (81 solos/41 assisted), 18 quarterback pressures.

Six passes defended/two interceptions for what would be considered arguably his best professional campaign yet leading Washington back to their first NFC East title since 2004.

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4. Percy Harvin

Minnesota Vikings

Career

• High school: Virginia Beach (VA) Landstown
• College: Florida (2006–2008)
• NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 22
• Minnesota Vikings (2009–2012), Seattle Seahawks (2013–2014), New York Jets (2014), Buffalo Bills (2015–2016)
• Super Bowl champion (XLVIII), NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (2009), Pro Bowl (2009), PFWA All-Rookie Team (2009), Minnesota Vikings All-Mall of America Field Team, 2× BCS national champion (2006, 2008), First-team All-American (2008)
• Receiving yards: 4,026, Receiving touchdowns: 22, Rushing yards: 927, Rushing touchdowns: 5, Return yards: 4,127, Return touchdowns: 5
• Receiving yards: 4,026
• Receiving touchdowns: 22
• Rushing yards: 927
• Rushing touchdowns: 5
• Return yards: 4,127
• Return touchdowns: 5

Percy Harvin is a wide receiver who played for the Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks and New York Jets in his career. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft and spent three seasons with them before moving on to Seattle.

In 2013, he signed with the New York Jets and enjoyed some success there before being traded to Buffalo in 2015. After spending two years with Buffalo, Harvin retired from professional football at the end of 2016. Percy Harvin is currently an analyst for ESPN's "Monday Night Football".

Harvin is a dynamic receiver who has been one of the most exciting players in the NFL since he entered the league. 

Harvin was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in 2009 and quickly became one of their top receivers, racking up over 4,000 yards receiving and 22 touchdowns during his rookie season.

In 2013, Harvin joined forces with quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to lead the Vikings to their first-ever Super Bowl victory, scoring two touchdowns in a 42–10 rout of Seattle Seahawks.

 After spending six seasons with Minnesota, Harvin signed with Seattle Seahawks on a massive contract worth $67 million over five years in March 2017 - but injury plagued him throughout his time with the team and he was released at the end of 2018 after appearing just four games for them overall due to injuries sustained earlier that year.

Now 36 years old and retired from professional football, Percy Harvin remains an iconic figure within both American football and Scandinavian culture alike – proving that anything is possible if you put your mind to it.

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5. Michael Crabtree

San Francisco 49ers

Career

• High school: Dallas Carter (Dallas, Texas)
• College: Texas Tech (2006–2008)
• NFL Draft: 2009 / Round
• San Francisco 49ers (2009–2014), Oakland Raiders (2015–2017), Baltimore Ravens (2018), Arizona Cardinals (2019)
• 2× Biletnikoff Award (2007, 2008), 2× Unanimous All-American (2007, 2008), 2× First-team All-Big 12 (2007, 2008), Big 12 Co-Offensive Freshman of the Year (2007)
• Receptions: 637, Receiving yards
• Receptions: 637
• Receiving yards: 7,499
• Receiving touchdowns: 54
• College Football Hall of Fame

Crabtree played football at Dallas Carter High School before transferring to Texas Tech. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in 2009 and made his NFL debut with them that year.

Crabtree spent four seasons with the 49ers, winning a Super Bowl title in 2013. After leaving San Francisco, Crabtree joined Oakland Raiders and then Baltimore Ravens before retiring in 2018.

Michael Crabtree is a three-time first-team All-American and two-time Biletnikoff Award winner. 

He was also a unanimous selection to the Big 12 Conference’s first team as a freshman in 2007, and finished his college career ranked second all time with 154 receptions for 2,753 yards and 22 touchdowns.

A five-year starter at Texas Tech, Michael was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in 2009 where he had an impressive rookie campaign with 71 catches for 1,115 yards and six touchdowns before being released after one season due to salary cap reasons. 

He then signed with San Francisco 49ers where he played until 2014 when he was traded to Baltimore Ravens who eventually let him go after just one season there too due to salary cap reasons again.

This year (2015) Michael has been back playing football professionally in Arizona Cardinals and so far has impressed scouts with 14 receptions for 283 yards and one touchdown.

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6. B. J. Raji

Green Bay Packers

Career

• High school: Westwood (NJ) Regional
• College: Boston College (2004–2008)
• NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9
• Green Bay Packers (2009–2015)
• Super Bowl champion (XLV), Pro Bowl (2011), PFWA All-Rookie Team (2009), Third-team All-American (2008), First-team All-ACC (2008)
• Total tackles: 151, Sacks: 11.0, Fumble recoveries: 1, Pass deflections: 10, Rushing touchdowns: 1
• Total tackles: 151
• Sacks: 11.0
• Fumble recoveries: 1
• Pass deflections: 10
• Rushing touchdowns: 1

Raji is a powerful defensive tackle who played for the Green Bay Packers from 2009 to 2015. Raji was drafted by the Packers in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft and quickly became one of their most successful players.

Raji helped lead the Packers to two Super Bowl appearances, including their victory in 2011, and recorded over 100 sacks during his time with Green Bay. 

After leaving Green Bay in 2015, Raji signed with division rivals Chicago Bears but did not play a single game for them before retiring later that year.

Raji was a three-time All American and two-time ACC Defensive Player of the Year at Wisconsin. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the first round (19th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft, and played for them until he was released during training camp in 2013. 

Raji then signed with the Kansas City Chiefs, where he played his final season before retiring after being released again during training camp in 2014.

Raji is third all time on Wisconsin's career tackles list with 351 total stops, including 151 solo tackles and 71 sacks. 

He has also forced 11 fumbles in his career--three more than any other player in UW history--and recovered one himself for a touchdown as a rookie pro bowler. BJ Raji won Super Bowl XLV against the Pittsburgh Steelers as member of Green Bay Packers.

7. Mark Sanchez

New York Jets

Career

• High school: , Mission Viejo, (Mission Viejo, California)
• College: USC (2005–2008)
• NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5
• New York Jets (2009–2013), Philadelphia Eagles (2014–2015), Denver Broncos (2016)*, Dallas Cowboys (2016), Chicago Bears (2017), Washington Redskins (2018)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• PFWA All-Rookie Team (2009), First-team All-Pac-10 (2008)
• Completion %: 56.6, TD–INT: 86–89, Passing yards: 15,357, Passer rating: 73.2
• Completion %: 56.6
• TD–INT: 86–89
• Passing yards: 15,357
• Passer rating: 73.2

Sanchez was drafted fifth overall by the New York Jets in 2009. Sanchez started his career with the Jets and played for them until 2013. He has also played for the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers during his NFL career.

In 2017, he signed with the Dallas Cowboys but was released after one season there. 

On March 14th, 2019, Sanchez announced his retirement from professional football after 13 seasons in the NFL Sanchez was drafted by the New York Jets in 2009 and spent four seasons with them before being traded to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Sanchez had a successful rookie season with the Eagles, throwing for 3,278 yards and 22 touchdowns while also completing 62% of his passes. 

In 2011, Sanchez suffered a torn ACL during a Week 10 game against the Dallas Cowboys and missed the rest of that season as well as all of 2012 due to rehabilitation. 

After missing two years due to injury, Sanchez bounced back in 2013 by leading Philadelphia to an NFC East title and earning Pro Bowl selection after completing 65% of his passes for nearly 4,000 yards and 26 touchdowns en route to becoming.

Just the fourth quarterback in NFL history (after Dan Marino, John Elway & Brett Favre) with at least 25 passing touchdowns in multiple seasons.

However, following another injury-plagued 2014 campaign where he threw 17 interceptions over 13 games (the most INTs thrown in one season since 2003), Sanchez was released by the Eagles on December 30th after three seasons with them overall totaling 24 starts – 12 wins & 12 losses (.500). 

The Denver Broncos claimed him off waivers on January 2nd, 2015 but he only started 1 game for them before being benched late into their playoff run which ended up losing. 

Super Bowl 50 against Carolina Panthers MVP Cam Newton who finished with 34/44 328 yds 5 TDs rushing 1 TD receiving resulting from QB pressure created led 3rd quarter comeback 33–28.

8. Eugene Monroe

Jacksonville Jaguars

Career

• High school: Plainfield (NJ)
• College: Virginia (2005–2008)
• NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8
• Jacksonville Jaguars (2009–2013), Baltimore Ravens (2013–2015)
• Jacobs Blocking Trophy (2008), First-team All-ACC (2008)
• Games played: 93, Games started: 90
• Games played: 93
• Games started: 90

Eugene Monroe started his professional football career with the Baltimore Ravens in 2009. He spent four seasons with the team, before being traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2013.

In 2015, he was signed by the Baltimore Ravens once again and played until 2017 when he retired from professional football. Eugene Monroe is a three-time Pro Bowler (2009, 2011, 2012) and two-time All-Pro (2012, 2013).

He has also been named to six consecutive Pro Bowls (2013–2017). Eugene Monroe was drafted in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. 

He played for both the Jacksonville Jaguars and Baltimore Ravens before signing with the Indianapolis Colts in 2015.

Eugene Monroe has started at left tackle for all but one game during his career, which he spent with Baltimore Ravens and Indianapolis Colts. 

In 2013, he helped lead Baltimore Ravens to a Super Bowl victory over San Francisco 49ers, making him an All-Pro player that season as well as in 2014 when they again won Super Bowl XLVII against New Orleans Saints.

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9. Andre Smith Jr.

Cincinnati Bengals

Career

• High school: Huffman, (Birmingham, Alabama)
• College: Alabama (2006–2008)
• Position: Offensive tackle
• NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6
• Cincinnati Bengals (2009–2015), Minnesota Vikings (2016), Cincinnati Bengals (2017), Arizona Cardinals (2018), Cincinnati Bengals (2018–2019), Baltimore Ravens (2019–2021)
• Outland Trophy (2008), Jacobs Blocking Trophy (2007), Unanimous All-American (2008), 2× First-team All-SEC (2007, 2008)
• Games played: 121, Games started: 98
• Games played: 121
• Games started: 98

Andre Smith Jr. was born on January 25, 1987 in Birmingham, Alabama. He attended Huffman High School and played college football at the University of Alabama where he was a three-year starter at offensive tackle.

Andre Smith Jr.'s professional career started with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2009 and continued with the Minnesota Vikings from 2016 to 2018. 

In 2019, Andre signed with the New Orleans Saints and is currently playing for them in the NFL season Smith was a two-time first team All-SEC selection and Outland Trophy winner as a sophomore.

Smith also won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy in 2007 as the nation’s top collegiate offensive lineman, and he was drafted by Cincinnati in 2008 with the 17th overall pick. 

After being traded to Arizona midway through his rookie season, Smith started all 16 games for the Cardinals en route to earning second-team All-Pro honors from NFL Network analyst Brian Dawkins, Pro Football Focus’ sixth ranked right tackle of that year and an invitation to play in the 2009 Pro Bowl.

In 2013, Smith signed with Baltimore where he played until 2016 before retiring due to injury; during that time he made three straight Pro Bowl appearances (2012–14) and earned Ravens Defensive Player of Year accolades twice (2013, 2014).

10. Mike Wallace

Pittsburgh Steelers

Career

• High school: O. Perry Walker, (New Orleans, Louisiana)
• College: Ole Miss
• NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: 3 / Pick: 84
• Pittsburgh Steelers (2009–2012), Miami Dolphins (2013–2014), Minnesota Vikings (2015), Baltimore Ravens (2016–2017), Philadelphia Eagles (2018)
• Pro Bowl (2011)
• Receptions: 538, Receiving yards: 8,072, Receiving touchdowns: 57
• Receptions: 538
• Receiving yards: 8,072
• Receiving touchdowns: 57

Wallace has had a successful NFL career, amassing over 1,000 yards and seven touchdowns in five seasons. Wallace played college football at Ole Miss before being drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2009.

He quickly became one of the team's main receivers, appearing in all 16 games each season from 2010 to 2013. Wallace signed with the Miami Dolphins as a free agent in 2014 but only made two appearances for them before retiring that year.

Wallace is an experienced receiver who has played in the NFL for eight seasons. He is a powerful player with good speed and leaping ability. 

Wallace has been known to make big plays downfield, especially on deep passes. He struggles against physical defenders and can be easily covered by them if he's not careful.

Wallace will likely be replaced by young receivers like JuJu Smith-Schuster or James Washington when his contract expires at the end of the season.

However, he could still have some value in fantasy leagues as a late round pick or waiver wire candidate due to his potential production on deep balls and red zone opportunities.

11. Malcolm Jenkins

Philadelphia Eagles

Career

• 2× Super Bowl champion (XLIV, LII)
• Second-team All-Pro (2010)
• 3× Pro Bowl (2015, 2017, 2018)
• Jim Thorpe Award (2008)
• Consensus All-American (2008)
• Second-team All-American (2007)
• 3× First-team All-Big Ten (2006–2008)

Malcolm Jenkins is a safety for the Philadelphia Eagles. He was drafted by the Saints in 2009 and spent three seasons with them before signing with the Eagles in 2014.

Malcolm Jenkins has been an important part of both organizations, as he's played in 147 games and made five Pro Bowls during his career. 

His work on special teams has also been integral to his success, as he ranks second all-time among safeties in tackles made on special teams (191).

In 2020, Jenkins will be entering his tenth season in the NFL and is expected to continue playing at a high level until he retires. 

Malcolm Jenkins is a two-time Super Bowl champion and three-time Pro Bowler. He was named to the Jim Thorpe Award first-team in 2008, and he was a consensus All-American that year as well.

Jenkins also won Second Team All Pros honors in 2010, 2007, and 2016. Malcolm Jenkins has had an impressive NFL career with totals of 1,044 tackles (11th all-time), 13 sacks (tied for fourth), and 21 interceptions (eighth). 

He ranks fifth on the Saints’ all-time tackle list with 427 total stops since entering the league in 2009 as a rookie free agent out of Ohio State University where he won. 

He the Biletnikoff Award as college football's best receiver his senior year playing opposite.

Terrelle Pryor went 1 overall by Cleveland Browns scouts only to be traded days later before ever suiting up against Oregon or Rutgers leading to some hilarious memes about how bad scouting can be.

12. Jeremy Maclin

Philadelphia Eagles

Career

• High school: Kirkwood (MO)
• College: Missouri (2006–2008)
• NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 19
• Pro Bowl (2014), 2× Consensus All-American (2007, 2008), Big 12 Co-Offensive Freshman of the Year (2007)
• Receptions: 514, Receiving yards: 6,835, Receiving touchdowns: 49
• Receptions: 514
• Receiving yards: 6,835
• Receiving touchdowns: 49

Jeremy Maclin is a wide receiver who played for the Philadelphia Eagles from 2009 to 2014. He was drafted by the Chiefs in 2015, but he only spent one season with them before moving on to Baltimore.

Maclin has had an impressive career, both in terms of his statistics and his Pro Bowl selections. In total, he has caught 927 passes for 14,318 yards and 83 touchdowns. 

He also stands out as a return specialist; over the course of his career, he has returned 244 kicks for 3,519 yards and two touchdowns – making him one of the best in that area too.

Jeremy Maclin is married to Tori Tucker and they have three children together: daughter Emmalee (born 2013), son Jagger (born 2017) and son Cash (born 2020). 

Outside of football, Maclin likes spending time with family and friends – especially when it comes to going out for dinner or hitting up a movie theater.

13. Brian Cushing

Houston Texans

Career

• NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (2009)
• Second-team All-Pro (2011)
• Pro Bowl (2009)
• PFWA All-Rookie Team (2009)
• First-team All-American (2008)
• First-team All-Pac-10 (2008)
• Second-team All-Pac-10 (2006)

Brian Cushing is a linebacker for the Houston Texans. He played at USC and was drafted by the Houston Texans in 2009. Brian Cushing has been with the Houston Texans since 2009, and he has won two Super Bowls (2014, 2017).

Brian Cushes' father, George Sr., also played in the NFL. He was a defensive lineman for the Dallas Cowboys from 1976 to 1988. Brian Cushing married his wife Courtney on October 14th, 2016 in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico after dating for 3 years prior to their marriage.

In 2018, it was announced that Brian had suffered a torn ACL and would miss up to 8 weeks of action due to surgery performed on December 12th by Dr Neal ElAttrache at The Steadman Clinic in Vail CO USA Brian Cushing is a former NFL linebacker who played for the Houston Texans from 2009 to 2020.

He was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2009 and 2011, and second-team All-Pro in 2011. In 2008, he was named first-team All-American and first-team all-conference as a junior at USC.

14. Aaron Curry

Seattle Seahawks

Career

• High school: E. E. Smith, (Fayetteville, North Carolina)
• College: Wake Forest (2005–2008)
• NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4
• Butkus Award (2008), First-team All-American (2008), First-team All-ACC (2008), Second-team All-ACC (2007)
• Total tackles: 244, Sacks: 5.5, Forced fumbles: 4, Fumble recoveries: 4, Defensive touchdowns: 2
• Total tackles: 244
• Sacks: 5.5
• Forced fumbles: 4
• Fumble recoveries: 4
• Defensive touchdowns: 2

Curry was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2009 NFL Draft. Curry played for the Seahawks from 2009 to 2011 and then spent time with the Oakland Raiders before returning to Seattle in 2012.

Curry has been a part of three Super Bowl-winning teams during his career, which demonstrates his importance to both sides of the football field. He is known for being an excellent defensive back, but also possesses exceptional ball skills that he uses on occasion as a receiver out wide.

As one of only two African American assistant coaches currently working in the NFL, Curry provides valuable diversity awareness and coaching advice within professional sports circles Curry was a highly decorated linebacker at Florida State and was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft.

He played for the 49ers, Redskins, Raiders, and Giants before retiring after the 2018 season. Curry is best known for his time with the Seahawks where he won two Super Bowls (2014 and 2017) as well as being named to three Pro Bowls (2012-2015).

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15. Vontae Davis

Indianapolis Colts

Career

• Miami Dolphins (2009–2011)
• Indianapolis Colts (2012–2017)
• Buffalo Bills (2018)

Davis was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in 2009, and played for them from 2009 to 2011. In 2012, Davis signed with the Indianapolis Colts, where he remained until 2017.

Davis has compiled over 200 tackles and six interceptions during his NFL career. Vontae Davis is a two-time Pro Bowler and First-Team All-Big Ten safety for the Buffalo Bills.

Vontae Davis was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in 2007 but played his entire career with the Buffalo Bills, making him one of only four players to play their entire career with one team (alongside Bruce Smith, Dan Marino, and Jerry Rice).

He has 396 total tackles including 2.0 sacks and 22 interceptions over his NFL career. His 98 pass deflections are good for fifth all-time in league history and he forced 4 fumbles which is also fifth all-time in league annals.

16. Jason Smith

Los Angeles Rams

Career

• High school: W. T. White (Dallas, Texas)
• College: Baylor (2004–2008)
• NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2
• St. Louis Rams (2009–2011), New York Jets (2012), New Orleans Saints (2013)*, New York Jets (2013)*
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• Games played: 45, Games started: 26
• Games played: 45
• Games started: 26

Jason Smith was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the 2009 NFL Draft. Jason Smith has played for the Saints (2009-2013), Kansas City Chiefs (2014) and Carolina Panthers (2015).

In 2013, Jason Smith signed a five-year contract extension with the Saints worth $36 million. In 2014, Jason Smith missed nine games due to injury but still finished 2nd on the team in tackles with 105+.

In 2015, Jason Smith had his best season as a pro finishing with career highs of 74 tackles and 4 sacks while starting all 16 games for Carolina Panthers. Smith played for the St. Louis Rams from 2009-2011 and then moved on to play for the Jets in 2012.

He was with the Saints in 2013 but only appeared in a few games before being released at the end of the season. Smith is known as a strong run blocker, which has helped him be successful over his career thus far. 

His pass blocking however isn't quite as good, so he may not see a lot of action going forward if he doesn't improve that aspect of his game.

At 6'5" and 304 lbs., Smith is built like an NFL lineman and should be able to handle most defenders one-on-one without much difficulty.

If he can continue to produce at a high level or find another team where he can start playing more regularly, Jason Smith could have himself a lengthy NFL career ahead of him.

17. Alex Mack

Cleveland Browns

Career

• 3× Second-team All-Pro (2013, 2016, 2017)
• 7× Pro Bowl (2010, 2013, 2015–2018, 2021)
• NFL 2010s All-Decade Team
• PFWA All-Rookie Team (2009)
• 3× First-team All-Pac-10 (2006–2008)
• 2× Morris Trophy (2007, 2008)
• Draddy Trophy (2008)

Alex Mack is a center for the Atlanta Falcons. He started his career with the Cleveland Browns, before being traded to the Atlanta Falcons in 2016. Alex Mack has played in both the NFL and college football, and he was a first-round pick of the Cleveland Browns in 2009.

Alex Mack has been an important part of several successful teams throughout his career, including stints with the Cleveland Browns (2009–2015), Atlanta Falcons (2016–2020), and Los Angeles Rams (2018). 

Alex Mack is known for his athleticism and leadership skills on both sides of the ball, which have helped him win multiple awards and accolades over time.

In 2020, at age 37 years old, Alex Mack will be retiring from professional football after 10 seasons playing professionally Alex Mack was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft. 

He played college football at Ohio State and has since been a mainstay on their offensive line for many years. In 2018, he announced his retirement from professional football after 18 seasons with the Niners.

Mack is considered to be one of the best centers in NFL history and was an integral part of several successful teams during his career including San Francisco, Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs, and Oakland Raiders.

18. Darrius Heyward-Bey

Pittsburgh Steelers

Career

• High school: McDonogh School, (Owings Mills, Maryland)
• College: Maryland (2005–2008)
• NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7
• Oakland Raiders (2009–2012), Indianapolis Colts (2013), Pittsburgh Steelers (2014–2018)
• Second-team All-ACC (2006)
• Receptions: 202, Receiving yards: 2,897, Receiving average: 14.3, Receiving touchdowns: 16, Rushing yards: 194, Rushing touchdowns: 2
• Receptions: 202
• Receiving yards: 2,897
• Receiving average: 14.3
• Receiving touchdowns: 16
• Rushing yards: 194
• Rushing touchdowns: 2

Darrius Heyward-Bey was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in 2009 and played for them from 2009 to 2012. He is best known for his time with the Raiders, where he caught 197 passes for 2,922 yards and 15 touchdowns.

After leaving the Raiders, Heyward-Bey signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2013 but only played one season with them before retiring at the end of that year. Darrius Heyward-Bey is a former second-round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

He spent four seasons with the team before signing with Indianapolis in free agency in 2018. In his NFL career, he has 202 receptions for 2,897 yards and 16 touchdowns on offense. Additionally, he has 194 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the ground over that period of time as well.

Heyward-Bey was an All-ACC selection twice during his collegiate career at Maryland, catching 113 passes for 1,727 yards and 15 touchdowns over those years too.

19. Hakeem Nicks

New York Giants

Career

• High school: Independence, (Charlotte, North Carolina)
• College: North Carolina (2006–2008)
• NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 29
• New York Giants (2009–2013), Indianapolis Colts (2014), Tennessee Titans (2015)*, New York Giants (2015), New Orleans Saints (2016)*
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• Super Bowl champion (XLVI), 2× First-team All-ACC (2007, 2008)
• Receptions: 356, Receiving yards: 5,081, Receiving touchdowns: 31
• Receptions: 356
• Receiving yards: 5,081
• Receiving touchdowns: 31

Hakeem Nicks was a star wide receiver at Independence High School in Charlotte, North Carolina. He attended North Carolina and played for the Tar Heels from 2006 to 2008.

In 2009, he was drafted by the New York Giants and spent three seasons with them before moving on to Indianapolis in 2014. Hakeem is one of the most experienced receivers in the NFL having played over 100 games during his career so far.

He has been a part of two Super Bowl-winning teams (2011 & 2012) and is currently playing for the San Francisco 49ers Hakeem Nicks was a first-round pick by the Indianapolis Colts in 2007. In his six seasons with the Colts, he caught 356 passes for 5,081 yards and 31 touchdowns.

He signed with the New York Giants as a free agent in 2015 and had a solid season there catching 51 passes for 675 yards and four touchdowns. 

The following year he signed with the Saints, where he had an even better season catching 104 balls for 1,124 yards and eight touchdowns - both career highs in each category.

On March 11th of this year Hakeem Nicks announced his retirement from professional football after 10 years representing himself on Sundays.

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20. Jairus Byrd

Buffalo Bills

Career

• 2× Second-team All-Pro (2012, 2013)
• 3× Pro Bowl (2009, 2012, 2013)
• NFL interceptions leader (2009)
• PFWA All-Rookie Team (2009)
• Pac-10 Co-Freshman of the Year (2006)
• First-team All-Pac-10 (2008)

Jairus Byrd is a free safety for the New Orleans Saints. He attended Clayton High School in Missouri and then played college football in Oregon. The Bills drafted him in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft, and he spent four seasons with them before signing with the Saints in 2014.

In 2016, he was part of the Saints' Super Bowl-winning team, and he has continued to play regularly for Carolina since 2017. 

Jairus Byrd was a first-round draft pick by the New Orleans Saints in 2009 and has had an impressive NFL career, recording over 500 tackles, 25 interceptions, 6 forced fumbles, and 13 fumble recoveries.

He played at Oregon State University before being drafted into the NFL and is a 2005 Pac-10 Co-Freshman of the Year who also won First Team All-Pac-10 honors in 2008. 

In 2012 he was named to 2nd team All-Pro after leading the league with 4 interceptions and helping lead his team to their fourth Super Bowl appearance in franchise history.

Jairus Byrd is currently signed with the Saints through the 2017 season but could possibly be traded this offseason depending on how negotiations go between him and the Saints organization.

21. James Laurinaitis

Los Angeles Rams

Career

• Lott Trophy (2008)
• Butkus Award (2007)
• Bronko Nagurski Trophy (2006)
• 2× Jack Lambert Trophy (2007, 2008)
• 2× Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year (2007, 2008)
• 3× Consensus All-American (2006–2008)
• 3× First-team All-Big Ten (2006–2008)

Laurinaitis played linebacker for the St. Louis Rams from 2009 to 2015 and then joined the New Orleans Saints in 2016. He was drafted by the Rams in the 2nd round of the 2009 NFL Draft, and he had a long tenure with them before moving on to join the Saints.

Laurinaitis is known for his speed, strength, and tackling ability at linebacker; he has also been praised for his leadership skills as well. In 2016, Laurinaitis helped lead the Saints to their first playoff appearance since 2006; they eventually lost to Atlanta in the NFC Championship Game.

Laurinaitis will be 38 years old at the end of this season, which may mean that his time playing professional football is coming to an end; however.

He remains a valuable member of both teams' rosters nonetheless. Laurinaitis was a two-time first-team All-Big Ten linebacker and consensus all-American.

He also won the Lott Trophy as the nation's best defensive player in 2008, and he was twice named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. Laurinasitis played his entire career with the St Louis Rams before retiring in 2016 after 11 seasons in the NFL.

22. Tyson Jackson

Kansas City Chiefs

Career

• High school: Edgard (LA) West St. John
• College: LSU (2004–2008)
• NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3
• Kansas City Chiefs (2009–2013), Atlanta Falcons (2014–2016)
• PFWA All-Rookie Team (2009), BCS national champion (2007), 2× Second-team All-SEC (2006, 2008)
• Total tackles: 267, Sacks: 9.0, Forced fumbles: 0, Fumble recoveries: 0
• Total tackles: 267
• Sacks: 9.0
• Forced fumbles: 0
• Fumble recoveries: 0

Tyson Jackson was born on June 6, 1986 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He played college football at LSU and was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2009. Tyson Jackson has been a member of the Chiefs for four seasons (2009-2013).

He has also played for the Atlanta Falcons (2014) and Arizona Cardinals (2015). Tyson Jackson is currently a free agent and has not yet signed with another team. Tyson Jackson was an All-American collegiate wrestler and played football at Mississippi State.

He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft, but he never made it onto their roster because he suffered a torn ACL during training camp that year. 

The Atlanta Falcons signed him to a contract on September 3, 2014 and he has been one of their most productive players since then, amassing 267 tackles, 9 sacks, 0 forced fumbles and 0 fumble recoveries over three seasons with them.

Tyson is now an unrestricted free agent and will likely look for a new team after this season concludes; although there have been reports that he may retire from professional football altogether if no teams sign him before February 7th (the day after the Super Bowl).

23. Michael Oher

Baltimore Ravens

Career

• High school: Briarcrest Christian School, (Eads, Tennessee)
• College: Ole Miss (2005–2008)
• NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 23
• Baltimore Ravens (2009–2013), Tennessee Titans (2014), Carolina Panthers (2015–2016)
• Super Bowl champion (XLVII), PFWA All-Rookie Team (2009), Jacobs Blocking Trophy (2008), Unanimous All-American (2008), 2× First-team All-SEC (2007, 2008), Second-team All-SEC (2006)
• Games played: 110, Games started: 110
• Games played: 110
• Games started: 110

Michael Oher was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in 2009 and he spent four seasons with the team. In 2013, Michael Oher joined the Carolina Panthers and played for them for three seasons before retiring at the end of the 2016 season.

Michael Oher is a former NFL offensive tackle who has been praised for his toughness and determination on the field. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on May 28th 1986 and attended Briarcrest Christian School before going to Ole Miss where he starred as a college player.

After playing four years with the Baltimore Ravens, Michael signed with the Carolina Panthers in 2013 where he remained until his retirement at the season's end in 2016 Michael Oher is a former standout defensive lineman for the Tennessee Titans and Carolina Panthers. 

He was drafted by the Titans in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft, and spent four seasons with them before being traded to Carolina in 2015. 

Oher has been a key part of both teams' defenses during his time in the league, compiling impressive stats including 10 sacks and 2 interceptions over his 110 games played. 

Michael's biggest achievement came when he led Carolina to their first-ever Super Bowl victory in 2016 - an incredible accomplishment for any player.

24. Knowshon Moreno

Denver Broncos

Career

• High school: Middletown South, (Middletown, New Jersey)
• College: Georgia (2006–2008)
• NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12
• Denver Broncos (2009–2013), Miami Dolphins (2014)
• PFWA All-Rookie Team (2009), Second-team All-American (2008), 2× First-team All-SEC (2007, 2008), SEC Freshman of the Year (2007)
• Rushing attempts: 876, Rushing yards: 3,616, Rushing touchdowns: 27, Receptions: 158, Receiving yards: 1,409, Receiving touchdowns: 9
• Rushing attempts: 876
• Rushing yards: 3,616
• Rushing touchdowns: 27
• Receptions: 158
• Receiving yards: 1,409
• Receiving touchdowns: 9

Knowshon Moreno was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the 2009 NFL Draft. He spent three seasons with the team before joining the Miami Dolphins in 2014.

Moreno is a running back who has played for both the Denver Broncos and Miami Dolphins over his career. He is currently a free agent and may return to either of his previous teams or sign with another team altogether in 2016.

Knowshon Moreno has had an illustrious football career, having been named to multiple All-Pro teams and winning two Super Bowls (with the Denver Broncos in 2015, and again with Miami Dolphins in 2017). 

Knowshon Moreno is a former SEC Freshman of the Year and All-American who played for the Denver Broncos from 2007 to 2013.

He was drafted by the Broncos in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft and quickly established himself as one of their most versatile players, being used on both running and receiving yards. In his five seasons with Denver, he averaged over 1,000 rushing yards per season and scored 27 touchdowns. 

After leaving Denver in free agency in 2013, Moreno signed a two-year contract with Miami Dolphins but failed to live up to expectations there, eventually being released after one year without having achieved any major milestones or achievements.

25. Brandon Pettigrew

Detroit Lions

Career

• High school: Tyler (TX) Lee
• College: Oklahoma State (2004–2008)
• NFL Draft: 2009 / Round
• Detroit Lions (2009–2016)
• PFWA NFL All-Rookie Team (2009)
• Receptions: 301, Receiving yards
• Receptions: 301
• Receiving yards: 2,965
• Receiving average: 9.9
• Receiving touchdowns: 17

Pettigrew played tight end for the Detroit Lions from 2009 to 2011. He was drafted in the first round by Detroit in 2009, and he made an immediate impact on the team.

Pettigrew is known for his athleticism and toughness, which have helped him stay on the field through injury. In 2013, Pettigrew signed with the Washington Redskins as an unrestricted free agent.

He has since retired from professional football, but continues to play college football for Oklahoma State University. Pettigrew played all 16 games for the Lions in 2009 and had 301 receiving yards on 49 receptions with 2 touchdowns.

He was selected to the NFL All-Rookie Team and led all rookies in catches, receiving yards, and touchdown receptions that season. 

In 2010 he started 12 of the 16 games he appeared in and caught 101 passes for 1,265 yards with 8 touchdowns - good for second best on the team behind Calvin Johnson.

Pettigrew missed most of 2011 due to an ankle injury but came back strong in 2012 playing 15 games recording 79 receptions for 962 yards (11th) with 7 TDs (tied 5th). 

The 2013 campaign saw Pettigrew start all 16 games despite battling a quadriceps injury early on which limited his production late into the year finishing with 55 catches for 686 yards (9th) with 3 touchdowns(tied 10th).

Pettigrew finally got paid by Detroit when they franchised him prior to 2014 earning $7 million over two years before becoming an unrestricted free agent after 2015 where he signed a one-year deal worth $2 million making him Detroit's highest paid player at that point.

He also reworked his contract so that if he makes it through 2016 without any major injuries then Detroit can decide whether or not they want to keep him around beyond next season.

Also Played For: oklahoma state university

26. Peria Jerry

Atlanta Falcons

Career

• High school: South Panola, (Batesville, Mississippi)
• College: Mississippi (2005–2008)
• NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 24
• Atlanta Falcons (2009–2013)
• First Team All-American (2008), First Team All-SEC (2008), Second Team All-SEC (2007)
• Total tackles: 67, Sacks: 5.5, Forced fumbles: 1, Fumble recoveries: 2
• Total tackles: 67
• Sacks: 5.5
• Forced fumbles: 1
• Fumble recoveries: 2

Jerry was drafted by the Falcons in 2009 and played for them until 2013. He has also played for the Buccaneers, Browns, Bears and Titans during his career.

Jerry is a defensive tackle who primarily plays on the interior of the line. His strength lies in his ability to stalemate offensive linemen and disrupt pass-rushing moves.

Jerry has been praised for his consistency throughout his NFL career, which has helped him accumulate more than 10 sacks over the course of it all Jerry was a two-time First Team All-American and SEC Defensive Player of the Year at Auburn.

In his three NFL seasons, Jerry has totaled 67 tackles, 5.5 sacks and 1 forced fumble. He spent four years with the Atlanta Falcons before signing with the Buffalo Bills in free agency this year.

27. Aaron Maybin

Penn State Nittany Lions football

Career

• High school: Ellicott City (MD) Mt. Hebron
• College: Penn State (2006–2008)
• NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11
• Buffalo Bills (2009–2010), New York Jets (2011–2012), Cincinnati Bengals (2013)*, Toronto Argonauts (2013)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• Consensus All-American (2008), First-team All-Big Ten (2008)
• Total tackles: 36, Sacks: 6.0, Forced fumbles: 5, Fumble recoveries: 0
• Total tackles: 36
• Sacks: 6.0
• Forced fumbles: 5
• Fumble recoveries: 0

Maybin was a linebacker for the Buffalo Bills from 2009-2010 before being drafted by the New York Jets in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft. Maybin has appeared in 73 games over four seasons with 36 starts, totaling 273 tackles, 17 sacks, three interceptions and two forced fumbles.

In 2012, Maybin signed a one-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens but spent most of 2013 on injured reserve after tearing his Achilles tendon against Miami Dolphins in Week 10. 

After spending 2014 out of football due to suspension and surgery on his knee, Maybin signed a one-year deal with Jacksonville Jaguars that season but was released prior to the start of the regular season.

He is currently an unrestricted free agent and is expected to sign with another team this off-season Aaron Maybin was a consensus All-American and First-team All-Big Ten player at Michigan State. 

He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft, and played for them until 2013. Aaron Maybin is best known for his ability as a pass rusher, with 36 total tackles, 6 sacks and 5 forced fumbles in his career.

28. Beanie Wells

Arizona Cardinals

Career

• High school: Akron (OH) Garfield
• College: Ohio State (2006–2008)
• NFL Draft: 2009 / Round
• Arizona Cardinals (2009–2012)
• Rushing attempts: 625, Rushing yards
• Rushing attempts: 625
• Rushing yards: 2,471
• Receptions: 28
• Receiving yards: 293
• Total touchdowns: 24

Beanie Wells is a running back for the Arizona Cardinals. He was born on August 7, 1988 in Akron, Ohio and attended Garfield High School before going to play football at Ohio State.

In 2009, Wells was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals and played with them until 2012 when he signed with the New Orleans Saints. Beanie Wells has played in 154 games during his NFL career, which amounts to 3 seasons and 982 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns overall.

Beanie Wells is currently a free agent and is looking for another opportunity to play professional football again Beanie Wells was a standout running back at Ohio State. 

He led the team in rushing yards and touchdowns as a freshman before being drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in 2007.

Wells entered the NFL with high expectations, but struggled to live up to them early on in his career with the Cardinals. However, he turned things around after joining the Indianapolis Colts in 2011 and has been one of their most consistent players ever since. 

Wells is entering his eighth season with Indianapolis this year and looks poised for another strong campaign.

He's averaged over 1,000 yards from scrimmage each season during that time span and will be an important part of any playoff push Indy makes this year. Beanie Wells is a versatile running back who can run between the tackles or take it to the outside if needed.

he's also effective passing out of the backfield as evidenced by his 28 receptions over the past two seasons combined.

As long as Beanie Wells stays healthy, he'll continue to be an integral part of both teams he plays for - which means we could see him play into his mid-30s should all go well.

29. Robert Ayers

Denver Broncos

Career

• High school: Bennettsville (SC) Marlboro
• College: Tennessee (2004–2008)
• NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18
• Denver Broncos (2009–2013), New York Giants (2014–2015), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2016–2017), Detroit Lions (2018)*
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• First team All-SEC (2008)
• Total tackles: 257, Sacks: 35.0, Pass deflections: 14, Forced fumbles: 8, Fumble recoveries: 3, Defensive touchdowns: 1
• Total tackles: 257
• Sacks: 35.0
• Pass deflections: 14
• Forced fumbles: 8
• Fumble recoveries: 3
• Defensive touchdowns: 1

Ayers started his NFL career with the Denver Broncos and played there for three seasons. Ayers was then signed by the New York Giants in 2014, but only played one season with them before being released in 2015.

Ayers has since had a few stints with other teams, most notably the Tennessee Titans and Denver Broncos again, but he is currently retired from professional football. Robert Ayers was a two-time All-SEC defensive lineman for the University of Tennessee Volunteers.

He starred in college, leading the SEC in tackles with 137 as a senior and being named First Team All-American by AP, CBS Sports, and Football News.

Ayers entered the NFL Draft after his junior year but went undrafted and signed with Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2008 where he played for four seasons before joining Detroit Lions this offseason.

A versatile defender who can play both end positions or tackle more frequently on passing downs, Ayers has made an impact at each stop along the way. 

He is coming off one of his best seasons yet statistically; registering 57 tackles (including 5 sacks), 14 passes defensed, 3 forced fumbles, and 1 fumble recovery in 16 games played last season for Tampa Bay Buccaneers en route to earning Second Team All-Pro honors from ProFootballFocus.

30. Larry English

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Career

• High school: Aurora (IL) Marmion Academy
• College: Northern Illinois (2004–2008)
• NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 16
• San Diego Chargers (2009–2013), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2014–2015)
• 3× All-MAC (2006–2008), 2× MAC Most Valuable Player (2007, 2008), MAC Defensive Player of the Year (2008)
• Total tackles: 103, Sacks: 12.0, Forced fumbles: 2, Fumble recoveries: 2
• Total tackles: 103
• Sacks: 12.0
• Forced fumbles: 2
• Fumble recoveries: 2

Larry English was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played for the team from 2009 to 2013, before being released in 2014. English then signed with the Chicago Bears, but was released after one season there too.

In 2018, he signed a contract with the Philadelphia Eagles and has since been playing for them ever since. 

English was a three-time All-MAC selection and two-time MAC Defensive Player of the Year. English played in all 16 games for the Chargers during their tenure, recording 42 tackles, 12 sacks, 2 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries.

English signed with Tampa Bay as an unrestricted free agent in March 2015 and appeared in 14 games before being waived on September 3rd of that year.

Also Played For: northern illinois huskies football

31. Donald Brown

Indianapolis Colts

Career

• High school: Red Bank Catholic, (Red Bank, New Jersey)
• College: UConn (2005–2008)
• NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 27
• Indianapolis Colts (2009–2013), San Diego Chargers (2014–2015), New England Patriots (2016)*
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• 2009 International Bowl MVP, 2008 College Football All-American, 2008 Big East Offensive Player of the Year, 2008 First team All Big East, 2006 Second team All Big East
• Rushing attempts: 695, Rushing yards: 2,829, Rushing touchdowns: 18, Receptions: 120, Receiving yards: 1,066, Receiving touchdowns: 2
• Rushing attempts: 695
• Rushing yards: 2,829
• Rushing touchdowns: 18
• Receptions: 120
• Receiving yards: 1,066
• Receiving touchdowns: 2

Donald Brown was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in 2009, but he only played for them for two seasons before being traded to San Diego. In 2014, Brown signed with the Chargers and helped lead them to their first playoff appearance since 2007.

The following year, Brown signed with the New England Patriots and led them all the way to Super Bowl LI where they lost to the Atlanta Falcons. 

After one season with New England, Brown signed with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2017, but was released after just three months due to injury problems.

Now 35 years old and out of football for over a year due to various injuries, it's uncertain whether or not Donald Brown will ever play again professionally at any level Brown was drafted in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers.

Brown played college football at Notre Dame where he won several awards, including being named a 2008 College Football All-American and MVP of the 2009 International Bowl.

In his rookie year with the Chargers, Brown rushed for over 1,000 yards and 18 touchdowns while also catching 120 passes for 2 more scores. 

Brown has continued to be one of the most productive running backs in pro football since entering the league; in 2013 he led all ball carriers with 1,354 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns on 243 carries despite missing four games due to injury. 

Currently playing for Arizona Cardinals after being traded from San Diego during last offseason's draft, Brown is looking to lead his team back to postseason play this season as they battle against other contenders such as Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos.

32. Josh Freeman

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Career

• High school: Grandview, (Grandview, Missouri)
• College: Kansas State (2006–2008)
• NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2009–2013), Minnesota Vikings (2013), New York Giants (2014)*, Miami Dolphins (2015)*, Indianapolis Colts (2015), Montreal Alouettes (2018)*
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• TD–INT: 81–68, Passing yards: 13,873, Passer rating: 77.6, Rushing yards: 946, Rushing touchdowns: 4
• TD–INT: 81–68
• Passing yards: 13,873
• Passer rating: 77.6
• Rushing yards: 946
• Rushing touchdowns: 4

Josh Freeman was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2009. He started 12 games for the Bucs that season, completing 305 of 522 passes for 3,097 yards and 15 touchdowns with 10 interceptions.

In his second season with the team, he led them to a 9-7 record and helped lead them to the playoffs where they lost to New Orleans in overtime. 

The next year saw him make 13 starts and finish with 2,937 yards on 359 completions (67% completion rate) along with 21 touchdowns and 11 interceptions while leading Tampa Bay to an 8-8 finish – their first winning season since 2003.

After two more productive seasons as starter for Tampa Bay (2011–2012), Freeman was traded to Minnesota in 2013 where he went 1-6 before being released midway through the 2014 season.

 after posting a passer rating of 68%. Since then Josh has been out of football entirely having last played for the Canadian Football League's Montreal Alouettes during 2018.

33. Kenny Britt

Tennessee Titans

Career

• High school: Bayonne (NJ)
• College: Rutgers (2006–2008)
• NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 30
• Tennessee Titans (2009–2013), St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams (2014–2016), Cleveland Browns (2017), New England Patriots (2017)
• Third-team All-American (2008), First-team All-Big East (2008), Second-team All-Big East (2007)
• Receptions: 329, Receiving yards: 5,137, Receiving touchdowns: 32
• Receptions: 329
• Receiving yards: 5,137
• Receiving touchdowns: 32

Kenny Britt was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in 2009. He played for the Titans from 2009 to 2013 before being traded to the Cleveland Browns in 2014.

In his time with the Browns, he had a breakout season in 2017 where he caught 88 passes for 1,102 yards and seven touchdowns. Britt is now 34 years old and has yet to reach his prime as a receiver; however, he still has some good years left in him if he can stay healthy.

Britt may have only played for one season with the Rams, but he still posted some impressive numbers. Averaging 107 yards per game and scoring six touchdowns on the year, Britt was a versatile weapon who could catch any ball thrown his way. The former Brown spent his first three years in the league with St.

Louis before being traded to Cleveland this past offseason. While there's no guarantee that he'll find success in Cleveland, it's worth considering given how productive Britt has been throughout his career so far. 

After appearing in all 16 games for New England last year, Britt is now looking to build off of that success and help lead the Patriots back to contention next season - something which should be no surprise given his knack for making big plays downfield.

Also Played For: rutgers scarlet knights football

34. LeSean McCoy

Philadelphia Eagles

Career

• 2× Super Bowl champion (LIV, LV)
• 2× First-team All-Pro (2011, 2013)
• 6× Pro Bowl (2011, 2013–2017)
• NFL rushing yards leader (2013)
• NFL rushing touchdowns leader (2011)
• NFL 2010s All-Decade Team
• Big East Offensive Player of the Year (2008)
• Second-team All-American (2008)
• 2× First-team All-Big East (2007, 2008)
• Big East Rookie of the Year (2007)

LeSean McCoy is a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Philadelphia Eagles. He was also named to the first team All-Pro in 2011 and 2013. In 2015, he joined the Buffalo Bills and helped lead them to their first playoff appearance in 17 years.

McCoy signed with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2019, but they released him shortly after he sustained an injury during preseason play. 

He has since been picked up by Tampa Bay Buccaneers and will be looking to help them reach playoffs this year as well. LeSean McCoy was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round of the 2009 NFL draft.

He has been a key player for the Eagles since being drafted and has helped lead them to two NFC Championship games (2013, 2017). In 2011, he became one of only three players in NFL history to rush for over 1,000 yards and score 10 or more touchdowns in a single season. 

In 2013, he was named to his first Pro Bowl and led all running backs with 112 rushing yards during the game.

In 2016, he recorded 100+ rushing yards in five consecutive contests and finished runner-up for MVP voting behind quarterback Carson Wentz. At 27 years old, McCoy is still developing as an athlete but looks poised to continue playing at a high level into his 30s.

35. Connor Barwin

Philadelphia Eagles

Career

• High school: Detroit (MI) Jesuit
• College: Cincinnati
• NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: 2 / Pick: 46
• Second-team All-Pro (2014), Pro Bowl (2014), First-team All-Big East (2008)
• Total tackles: 366, Sacks: 56.5, Pass deflections: 43, Interceptions: 1, Forced fumbles: 6
• Total tackles: 366
• Sacks: 56.5
• Pass deflections: 43
• Interceptions: 1
• Forced fumbles: 6

Connor Barwin was drafted by the Houston Texans in 2009, but he only played for them for two seasons before moving on to Philadelphia. In 2013, Connor Barwin made an impact with the Eagles and has since been a mainstay in their player development department.

Connor is married with two children and enjoys spending time outdoors hiking or biking along trails near his home in Pennsylvania. 

He will be returning to the Eagles next season as director of player development after serving as defensive coordinator under Doug Pederson for one year at Los Angeles Rams Connor Barwin is a veteran defensive lineman who has spent his entire ten-year career with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Connor Barwin was drafted by the Eagles in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft and has since become one of their most consistent players on defense. He led the team in sacks for three consecutive seasons from 2012 to 2014.

Also recorded 43 pass deflections over that time period. Connor Barwin missed all but one game of the 2017 season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ACL, but he is expected to play an important role for Philadelphia this year as they attempt to defend their Super Bowl title.

Also Played For: cincinnati bearcats football

36. Ziggy Hood

Pittsburgh Steelers

Career

• High school: Amarillo (TX) Palo Duro
• College: Missouri (2005–2008)
• NFL Draft: 2009 / Round
• Pittsburgh Steelers (2009–2013), Jacksonville Jaguars (2014–2015), Chicago Bears (2015), Washington Redskins (2016–2018), Miami Dolphins (2018), New Orleans Saints (2019)*
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• Total tackles: 231, Sacks
• Total tackles: 231
• Sacks: 14.0
• Pass deflections: 11
• Forced fumbles: 1
• Fumble recoveries: 5

Ziggy Hood was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2009 and played for them until 2013. He started his career as a defensive tackle before moving to outside linebacker during his time with the Steelers.

In 2013, he signed with the Atlanta Falcons where he played for two seasons before retiring in 2015. After retirement, Hood became an analyst for NFL Network where he currently works as a color commentator on broadcasts of games involving the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Ziggy Hood is a versatile defensive lineman who has played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Chicago Bears and Washington Redskins. 

Ziggy Hood was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. In his rookie season with the Jaguars, he made 38 tackles and three sacks.

He was traded to the Chicago Bears in 2015 and became a starter there after making 43 tackles and two sacks in ten games. 

The next year, he had 54 tackles, one sack and five pass deflections in 16 games as a Bear before being traded to Washington in 2016.

Where he started all 16 games at right defensive end while recording 53 tackles (15 for loss), 10 sacks and four forced fumbles en route to being named an All-Pro selection for his performance that year.

Ziggy Hood signed with Miami as a free agent prior to the 2018 season but did not play due to injury; however, he was re-signed late into preseason action and made one tackle before being released on September 1st without having appeared in any game footage or statistics.

37. T. J. Lang

Green Bay Packers

Career

• Green Bay Packers (2009–2016)
• Detroit Lions (2017–2018)

Lang was a four-year starter at Eastern Michigan and helped the team to an 8-5 record his senior year. Lang was drafted by the Detroit Lions in 2009 with the 109th pick in the fourth round.

He played for them from 2009-2013 before signing with the New York Giants as a free agent in 2014. 

Lang has appeared in 49 games over 4 seasons, starting all but one of them and earning 2nd Team All-Pro honors from PFWA in 2012 and 1st Team All-Pro accolades from AP after helping lead NYG to their first playoff berth since 2008.

In 2017, Lang signed with Green Bay Packers on a two-year deal worth $11 million dollars which made him an unrestricted free agent again this offseason. 

After going through OTAs and minicamps without agreeing on terms of an extension with Green bank Packers, T J lang announced his retirement from professional football via Instagram on Thursday night T.J.

Lang is a four-time Pro Bowler and two-time Super Bowl champion with the Green Bay Packers. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft and has played for them since 2017. 

Lang was born in Texas but raised in Wisconsin, where he attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison before being drafted by Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy's team in 2007 as an undrafted player out of college.

Lang started all 128 games that he appeared over seven seasons with Green Barreaux (2007-13), recording 2,319 yards on 578 receptions with 16 touchdowns, making him one of Packer’s most reliable receivers during his tenure there; moreover, his presence at offensive tackle ensured protection for quarterback. 

Aaron Rodgers led them to their first Lombardi Trophy championship win back then. New York Giants - becoming just the fourth rookie ever named MVP (and only lineman) after leading the team to victory while starting from scratch following 6 weeks long injury layoff sustained by regular starter Brett Favre).

In 2016 T J Lang became a member of the Pro Football Hall Of Fame – which celebrated its 75th anniversary this year - joining fellow stars such as Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, and Jim Brown who are already enshrined inside a stadium located in the northwest side of Cincinnati Ohio (where Reds baseball team plays).

so basically what happened is we saw a rising number of offenses based mostly on the West Coast system pioneered early last decade primarily playcalling decisions made within 3 seconds window leading right up until snap count arrived due largely to defensive strategy focus shifting away.

38. Eric Wood

Buffalo Bills

Career

• Pro Bowl (2015)
• First-team Freshman All-American (2005)
• Second-team All-Big East (2006)
• 2× First-team All-Big East (2007, 2008)

Wood was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 2009 and has spent his entire career with them. He is a two-time Pro Bowler and a four-time All-Pro selection. 

Wood helped lead the Bills to their first playoff appearance in 18 years in 2015, but they were eliminated in the first round of that year's postseason tournament.

In 2017, he signed with the New Orleans Saints as a free agent but was released before the start of the season due to injury problems. 

Wood announced his retirement from playing football on January 2nd, 2019 after 13 seasons with Buffalo and five seasons with New Orleans Eric Wood is one of the best offensive linemen in NFL history.

He was a first-team All-American as a freshman at Ohio State and has been an integral part of some successful teams throughout his career. Wood has started all 120 games he's played in the NFL, which is quite an achievement for someone who just turned 27 years old this year. 

He was nominated for the Pro Bowl this year but did not make it to Hawaii due to injury, something that will doubtlessly frustrate him given his consistent play over the past few seasons.

Eric Wood may be coming to the end of his playing days, but he'll go down as one of the greatest offensive linemen in league history and a true legend within New England Patriots circles.

39. Rey Maualuga

Cincinnati Bengals

Career

• Chuck Bednarik Award (2008)
• Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year (2008)
• Unanimous All-American (2008)
• 3× First-team All-Pac-10 (2006–2008)

Rey Maualuga is a linebacker for the Miami Dolphins in 2017. Maualuga attended USC and played for the Cincinnati Bengals from 2009 to 2016. 

He has been selected to three Pro Bowls, one All-Pro team, and was named First-Team All-NFC by the Associated Press in 2014.

Rey Maualuga was born on January 20th, 1987 in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and is 35 years old as of September 2017 Rey Maualuga is a versatile and durable linebacker who was drafted in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. 

He has played in all 16 games for the Bengals each season since being drafted, including 10 starts this year.

Maualuga has totaled 207 tackles, 2 sacks, 9 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries, and 7 interceptions over his career thus far. 

He is consistently one of Cincinnati's best defenders, ranking third on the team with 77 tackles this year despite playing mostly as a middle linebacker instead of his natural strong-side spot at outside linebacker. 

Rey Maualuga will be an important part of Cincinnati's defense moving forward as he enters his fifth season in the league and looks to continue developing into one of its top linebackers.

40. Henry Melton

Chicago Bears

Career

• High school: Grapevine (TX)
• College: Texas
• NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: 4 / Pick: 105
• Chicago Bears (2009–2013), Dallas Cowboys (2014), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2015), Denver Broncos (2016)*
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• Pro Bowl (2012)
• Total tackles: 134, Sacks: 22.5, Forced fumbles: 4, Fumble recoveries: 6
• Total tackles: 134
• Sacks: 22.5
• Forced fumbles: 4
• Fumble recoveries: 6

Henry Melton was drafted by the Chicago Bears in 2009 and played for them until 2013. He is best known for his time with the Bears where he earned three Pro Bowl nominations and one All-Pro selection.

In 2013, Melton signed a five-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers and has since retired from football. 

Outside of football, Melton is also an entrepreneur and owns two businesses - a barbershop called "Henry's Barbers" in Desoto, Texas and a dietary supplement company called "The Bulking Stack".

Henry Melton currently resides in Austin, Texas with his wife Victoria and their son Hunter Henry Melton, who played for the Dallas Cowboys (2014-2016) and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2015),

 had a successful four-year career in the NFL. He was selected to both the Pro Bowl and All-Pro teams during his time with Dallas, while he also earned first team All NFC honors with Tampa Bay in 2015.

The versatile defensive lineman is well known for his strength at getting into opposing backfield, as well as his ability to disrupt offensive plays. 

In 2017, after being released by Dallas following the season opener, Melton signed with Denver on a one year deal but did not appear in any games before being waived again late in preseason action this year.

Also Played For: 2009 chicago bears season, 2010 chicago bears season

41. Lardarius Webb

Baltimore Ravens

Career

• High school: Beauregard (AL)
• College: Nicholls State
• NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: 3 / Pick: 88
• Baltimore Ravens (2009–2017)
• Super Bowl champion (XLVII)
• Total tackles: 480, Sacks: 5.0, Forced fumbles: 3, Interceptions: 15, Return yards: 1,532, Total touchdowns: 3
• Total tackles: 480
• Sacks: 5.0
• Forced fumbles: 3
• Interceptions: 15
• Return yards: 1,532
• Total touchdowns: 3

Lardarius Webb was born on October 12, 1985 in Opelika, Alabama. He attended Beauregard High School and played football there before transferring to Nicholls State.

Webb was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in 2009 and has been with them ever since. He is a cornerback and has made several Pro Bowl appearances during his career with the Ravens (2013-2015).

In 2017, he signed with the Atlanta Falcons where he currently plays for them Webb was a key player on the Baltimore Ravens team that won Super Bowl XLVII in 2013. He has played for the Ravens since 2009 and is considered one of their best defenders.

Webb has been a highly productive tackler, with 480 tackles in his career so far. He also ranks high defensively in terms of causing fumbles and interceptions, which have helped him rack up 15 total scores along the way. 

Webb is set to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of this season and could be looking for a new challenge after spending nine seasons with the same team - something that would reflect well on him as a player and person.

42. Jared Cook

Tennessee Titans

Career

• Tennessee Titans (2009–2012)
• St. Louis Rams (2013–2015)
• Green Bay Packers (2016)
• Oakland Raiders (2017–2018)
• New Orleans Saints (2019–2020)
• Los Angeles Chargers (2021)

Jared Cook was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in 2009. He played for them from 2009 to 2012. In 2013, he signed with the Oakland Raiders and has been there since then.

Jared Cook is a tight end and is known for his athleticism and catch radius. He has made several Pro Bowls and All-Pro Teams during his career, most recently in 2018 when he led the Raiders in receiving yards and touchdowns.

Jared Cook will be 36 years old at the end of this season, which shows that he still has some good football left in him. Cook was a third-round draft pick of the St. Louis Rams in 2013 and spent four seasons with them before signing with the Green Bay Packers as a free agent in 2016.

He had his most productive season with Green Barrow, catching 76 passes for 1,214 yards and 10 touchdowns. Cook signed with the Oakland Raiders prior to the 2017 season but only played in six games because of injury. 

The Saints acquired him during waivers at the end of that year and he has been a valuable part of their offense ever since, amassing over 2,000 receiving yards and 20 touchdowns in three seasons together.

The Chargers signed Cook ahead of this past offseason after he spent time on injured reserve with New Orleans due to an ankle injury incurred early last year while playing for Los Angeles against Seattle Seahawks At 31 years old.

It's likely that Cook's best days are behind him but given his consistency throughout his career he is still one of the top tight ends in football.

43. Michael Johnson

Cincinnati Bengals

Career

• High school: Plantersville (AL) Dallas County
• College: Georgia Tech
• NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: 3 / Pick: 70
• Cincinnati Bengals (2009–2013), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2014), Cincinnati Bengals (2015–2018)
• First-team All-American (2008), First-team All-ACC (2008)
• Total tackles: 398, Sacks: 44.5, Forced fumbles: 8, Fumble recoveries: 3, Interceptions: 4, Defensive touchdowns: 1
• Total tackles: 398
• Sacks: 44.5
• Forced fumbles: 8
• Fumble recoveries: 3
• Interceptions: 4
• Defensive touchdowns: 1

Johnson was a three-time Pro Bowler with the Cincinnati Bengals, playing in 2009, 2010 and 2013. He signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2014 but only played one season before retiring at the end of that year.

Johnson is now a strength and conditioning coach for Georgia Tech's football team. Michael Johnson is a former All-American and first-team All-ACC linebacker at the University of Cincinnati. 

He was drafted by the Bengals in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft and has played for them ever since, amassing 398 total tackles (including playoffs), 44.5 sacks, 8 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries, and 4 interceptions over his five seasons with the team.

Johnson has also been known for his athleticism on defense; he ran a 4.43 second 40 yard dash at Indianapolis' Pro Day in April 2017 to cement his status as one of fastest linebackers in football. 

At age 30, Michael Johnson looks poised to continue playing strong defense for years to come - making him an especially valuable member of any fantasy football roster this season.

44. Andy Levitre

Atlanta Falcons

Career

• High school: San Lorenzo Valley, (Felton, California)
• College: Oregon State (2004–2008)
• NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: 2 / Pick: 51
• Buffalo Bills (2009–2012), Tennessee Titans (2013–2014), Atlanta Falcons (2015–2018)
• PFWA All-Rookie Team (2009), First-team All-American (2008), First-team All-Pac-10 (2008)
• Games played: 143, Games started: 143
• Games played: 143
• Games started: 143

Levitre played college football at Oregon State and was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in 2009. He has since played for the Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints, Buffalo Bills, Philadelphia Eagles and Miami Dolphins.

Levitre is a three-time Pro Bowler who has been named to two All-Pro teams and one First Team selection. He also won a Super Bowl with the Patriots in 2016. Levitre is known for his physical play on the offensive line and is considered one of the best blockers in NFL history.

In January 2019, it was announced that Levitre had retired from professional football after 11 seasons。 Levitre is a veteran of the NFL, having played for Buffalo Bills (2009-2012) and Tennessee Titans (2013-2014). Levitre excels as a pass rusher, recording 36 sacks in his career.

He has been named to multiple All-Pro teams and was even selected to play in the Pro Bowl in 2014. The Falcons drafted Levitre with the hope that he can help shore up their weak offensive line play.

45. Max Unger

Seattle Seahawks

Career

• Super Bowl champion (XLVIII)
• First-team All-Pro (2012)
• 3× Pro Bowl (2012, 2013, 2018)
• First-team All-American (2008)
• 2× First-team All-Pac-10 (2007, 2008)

Unger is a three-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro center for the New Orleans Saints. Unger was born in Hawaii, attended high school in Waimea, and played college football in Oregon.

After playing sparingly as a rookie with the Saints, he became an integral part of their offensive line during his second season (2009). In 2013, Unger signed with the Seattle Seahawks on a five-year deal worth $43 million but struggled to play up to expectations due to injury; he was released after one season.

He signed with the Saint Louis Rams on March 9th, 2016 but was cut just 3 days later due to injuries sustained from practice drills. 

On September 2nd,2016 Max Unger re-signed with the Saints only two days after being waived by St Louis Rams again Unger was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in 2009 and played for them until 2014.

Unger is a six-time Pro Bowler, two-time First Team All-Pro, and one of the most consistent centers in the NFL over that time period. In 2018 he signed with the New Orleans Saints and helped lead them to their first Super Bowl victory since 2006.

46. Louis Delmas

Detroit Lions

Career

• High school: North Miami Beach, (North Miami Beach, Florida)
• College: Western Michigan
• NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: 2 / Pick: 33
• Detroit Lions (2009–2013), Miami Dolphins (2014–2015)
• Second-team All-MAC (2007), First-team All-MAC (2008), PFWA All-Rookie Team (2009), Sporting News NFL All-Rookie Team (2009)
• Total tackles: 392, Sacks: 6.0, Forced fumbles: 2, Fumble recoveries: 6, Interceptions: 7, Defensive touchdowns: 3
• Total tackles: 392
• Sacks: 6.0
• Forced fumbles: 2
• Fumble recoveries: 6
• Interceptions: 7
• Defensive touchdowns: 3

Louis Delmas was born on April 12, 1987 in Haiti. He attended North Miami Beach High School and played college football at Western Michigan. Louis was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 2009 NFL Draft and spent four seasons with them before moving to the Miami Dolphins in 2014.

In 2015, he signed with the New Orleans Saints but was released during training camp that year and subsequently retired from professional football. 

Louis Delmas was a highly touted recruit coming out of high school and he showed promise in his first two seasons at Michigan. In 2007, he emerged as one of the most productive defensive backs in the country and helped lead the Wolverines to their first ever Big Ten Championship.

He played well enough during Michigan's run to the National Championship game that he won Second-team All-MAC honors despite missing several games due to injury. 

The Detroit Lions selected Louis Delmas with the ninth pick of Round 1 in 2009 and he has been a mainstay on defense for them ever since, amassing over 400 tackles along the way. 

Louis Delmas is known for his speed, athleticism, and ball skills; these traits have made him a standout defender both in coverage and against running plays.

He was named Sporting News NFL All-Rookie Team member following an impressive rookie season where he recorded seven interceptions (tied for second-most among rookies).

While also leading all safeties with six forced fumbles recovered - all records for a safety debuting into such high demand from opposing offenses at this level of play.

Also Played For: western michigan university best nfl players

47. Patrick Chung

New England Patriots

Career

• High school: Rancho Cucamonga, (Rancho Cucamonga, California)
• College: Oregon
• NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: 2 / Pick: 34
• New England Patriots (2009–2012), Philadelphia Eagles (2013), New England Patriots (2014–2020)
• 3× Super Bowl champion (XLIX, LI, LIII), New England Patriots All-2010s Team, New England Patriots All-Dynasty Team, Second-team All-American (2007), 2× First-team All-Pac-10 (2007, 2008), First-team Freshman All America (2005)
• Total tackles: 773, Sacks: 4.5, Pass deflections: 56, Interceptions: 11, Forced fumbles: 1, Defensive touchdowns: 1
• Total tackles: 773
• Sacks: 4.5
• Pass deflections: 56
• Interceptions: 11
• Forced fumbles: 1
• Defensive touchdowns: 1

Chung was born in Kingston, Jamaica and played college football at Oregon. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in 2009 and spent four seasons with them before signing with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2013.

Chung has made a total of 116 appearances for the Patriots and Eagles over his career, scoring six touchdowns. In 2020 he re-joined the Patriots after spending one season out of the game due to injury . Chung was drafted by the New England Patriots in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft.

2. He played college football at Oregon State University and earned First-team All-Pac-10 recognition in both his junior and senior seasons. 

Chung has been a key player on three Super Bowl championship teams with the Patriots, as well as an All-American selection in 2007. 

In 2018, Chung announced he would be retiring from professional football after 11 seasons with the Patriots and 76 career tackles, four sacks, eleven interceptions, one forced fumble and one defensive touchdown.

48. Everette Brown

Carolina Panthers

Career

• High school: Stantonsburg (NC) Beddingfield
• College: Florida State
• NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: 2 / Pick: 43
• Sporting News Freshman All-ACC (2006), Sporting News Freshman All-American (2006), First-team All-ACC (2008)
• Total tackles: 67, Sacks: 7.0, Forced fumbles: 4, Fumble recoveries: 0, Interceptions: 1
• Total tackles: 67
• Sacks: 7.0
• Forced fumbles: 4
• Fumble recoveries: 0
• Interceptions: 1

Everette Brown was an assistant linebackers coach for the Carolina Panthers. He played football at Florida State and spent three years with the San Diego Chargers before playing two seasons with the Detroit Lions.

After leaving the NFL, he worked as a linebacker coach for various teams until joining the Carolina Panthers in 2018. Everette Brown is a former linebacker for the Washington Redskins and Cleveland Browns. 

He played collegiately at Florida State University where he was First-team All-ACC as a freshman in 2006 before playing his final two seasons with the Seminoles.

After being drafted by the Redskins in 2008, Brown spent four seasons with the team before signing with the Browns in 2012. In seven NFL seasons, Brown has totaled 67 tackles, 7 sacks, 4 forced fumbles and 2 interceptions. 

Brown joined Carolina Panthers coaching staff this season as an assistant linebackers coach after spending one year as a defensive coordinator/quality control coach for Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles of FBS football.

49. Eben Britton

Chicago Bears

Career

• High school: Burbank (CA) Burroughs
• College: Arizona
• NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: 2 / Pick: 39
• Jacksonville Jaguars (2009–2012), Chicago Bears (2013–2014)
• First-team All-Pac-10 (2008), Second-team All-Pac-10 (2007)
• Games played: 60, Games started: 34
• Games played: 60
• Games started: 34

Eben Britton was born on October 14, 1987 in Brooklyn, New York. He attended Burbank (CA) High School and played football for the Burroughs Rams. In 2009, he was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the NFL Draft.

He has spent his entire career with the Cardinals except for one season where he played for the Cleveland Browns while they were coached by his father, Rob Britton. 

In 2018, Eben Britton signed a three-year contract extension with the Cardinals that will keep him with them through 2020 season.

His main responsibilities at offensive tackle are to block defensive players and help run blocking schemes during plays on offense.

 Britton played college football at Arizona State, where he started all 38 games in which he appeared over the course of four seasons. 

He was drafted by Jacksonville in the third round (83rd overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft and spent three years with that team before signing a contract with Chicago as a free agent in 2013.

Britton has made 59 starts over five seasons since joining Chicago, playing both left and right tackle but is perhaps best known for his prowess on special teams, where he ranks first among active players with 302 career tackles. 

Britton will represent the Bears at this year's Pro Bowl after being voted to replace an injured Houston Texans lineman earlier this month.

50. Rashad Jennings

Jacksonville Jaguars

Career

• High school: Liberty Christian Academy, (Lynchburg, Virginia)
• College: Pittsburgh (2005), Liberty (2006–2008)
• NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: 7 / Pick: 250
• Jacksonville Jaguars (2009–2012), Oakland Raiders (2013), New York Giants (2014–2016), FCF Kingpens (2022–present)
• Rushing yards: 3,772, Rushing average: 4.1, Rushing touchdowns: 23, Receptions: 191, Receiving yards: 1,469, Receiving touchdowns: 2
• Rushing yards: 3,772
• Rushing average: 4.1
• Rushing touchdowns: 23
• Receptions: 191
• Receiving yards: 1,469
• Receiving touchdowns: 2

Rashad Jennings was born in Forest, Virginia on March 26, 1985. He attended Liberty Christian Academy and played for the school's football team before transferring to Pittsburgh to play college football.

After initially being drafted by the New York Giants in 2009, Jennings spent three seasons with their practice squad before signing with the Oakland Raiders as a free agent in 2013. 

In his two seasons with the Raiders, he accumulated over 1,000 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns while also catching 220 passes for 2,003 yards and six touchdowns en route to being named an All-Pro selection in 2015.

On August 31st of that year, Jennings signed a one-year contract extension with Oakland which will keep him there through 2020 season. 

In January 2019 , it was announced that Rashad had been diagnosed with prostate cancer and would be taking a leave from the NFL to undergo treatment .

51. Glover Quin

Detroit Lions

Career

• Second-team All-Pro (2014)
• Pro Bowl (2014)
• NFL interceptions leader (2014)

Glover Quin is a safety for the Detroit Lions. He was drafted in 2009 by the Houston Texans and played with them for four seasons before moving to Detroit in 2014.

His career highlight came in 2012 when he won the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award. Glover Quin has also been nominated for several other awards, including three Pro Bowl nominations and one All-Pro selection so far during his career.

In 2017, Glover Quin signed a five-year contract extension with Detroit that will keep him at the club until 2021 Glover Quin is a versatile defensive back who has excelled in both the secondary and on special teams. 

He was named to the Second-team All-Pro squad in 2014 and has been one of Detroit's most productive defenders over the past few seasons.

Quin also led the NFL with 24 interceptions in 2014, which helped him win his first Pro Bowl nomination that year. Glover Quin will continue to be an important part of the Lions' defense moving forward, as he looks to help lead them back to playoff contention once again in 2018.

Final Words

. . . The 2009 NFL Draft was an exciting event for football fans as teams around the league anxiously waited to select their new players. Some of the best players in history were drafted during this year’s draft, and they have since made a significant impact on the sport.

Here are five of the most impressive players from 2009:. . 1) Cam Newton, QB, Carolina Panthers: Newton was selected first overall by the Carolina Panthers and has quickly become one of the premier quarterbacks in the NFL. He led his team to a Super Bowl appearance in his rookie season and is poised to be one of its perennial champions moving forward.

2) Adrian Peterson, RB, Minnesota Vikings: Peterson became just the third player ever to rush for 2,000 yards in each of his first three seasons in the league. He also ranks fourth all-time with 12 rushing touchdowns in only 26 games played. Peterson is a dominant force at both running back and receiver and is sure to continue dominating competition for years to come.

3) DeMarcus Ware Jr., OLB/DE, Denver Broncos: Ware recorded 122 tackles (60 solo), 11 sacks, two forced fumbles and two interceptions during his stellar career at Texas A&M University before being selected by Denver with pick number 57th overall in 2007 draft. In eight seasons with Denver he has emerged as one of NFL’s top defenders while consistently putting up statistics that would make any player proud – including 10 Pro Bowl appearances.