2009 Senior Bowl
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The 2009 Under Armour
Senior Bowl
was an all-star
college football
exhibition game featuring players from the 2008 college football season
, and prospects for the 2009 Draft
of the professional National Football League
(NFL).
The game was played on January 24, 2009 at 6 p.m. local time at Ladd Peebles Stadium
in Mobile, Alabama
. The South defeated the North, 35–18, and quarterback
Pat White of the South team was named game's Most Valuable Player
(MVP). Various players were seen to have either improved or harmed their NFL draft prospects through their play in the game and the week leading up to the competition, which was closely monitored by NFL scouts
and the media.
Coverage of the event was in high-definition
on the NFL Network
.
sponsored the event for the third consecutive year. The company also provided apparel for the game.
Under Armour
Under Armour is an American sports clothing and accessories company. The company is a supplier of a wide range of sportswear and casual apparel mainly focusing on hi-tech sportswear for professional athletes...
Senior Bowl
Senior Bowl
The Senior Bowl is a post-season college football exhibition game played in Mobile, Alabama which showcases the best NFL Draft prospects of those collegiate players who have completed their eligibility. First played in 1950 in Jacksonville, Florida, the game moved to Mobile's Ladd Peebles Stadium...
was an all-star
All-star game
An all-star game is an exhibition game played by the best players in their sports league, except in the circumstances of professional sports systems in which a democratic voting system is used...
college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
exhibition game featuring players from the 2008 college football season
2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season
The 2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season, or the college football season, began on August 28, 2008, progressing through the regular season and bowl season, and concluded with the Bowl Championship Series National Championship Game in Miami Gardens, Florida on January 8, 2009, where the #2...
, and prospects for the 2009 Draft
2009 NFL Draft
The 2009 NFL Draft was the seventy-fourth annual meeting of National Football League franchises to select newly eligible football players. The draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 25 and 26, 2009. The draft consisted of two rounds on the first day starting at 4:00...
of the professional National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
(NFL).
The game was played on January 24, 2009 at 6 p.m. local time at Ladd Peebles Stadium
Ladd Peebles Stadium
Ladd Peebles Stadium is a stadium in Mobile, Alabama. It is primarily used for American football, and is the home field for the Senior Bowl, the GoDaddy.com Bowl, the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic, and the University of South Alabama Jaguars...
in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, Alabama
Mobile is the third most populous city in the Southern US state of Alabama and is the county seat of Mobile County. It is located on the Mobile River and the central Gulf Coast of the United States. The population within the city limits was 195,111 during the 2010 census. It is the largest...
. The South defeated the North, 35–18, and quarterback
Quarterback
Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line...
Pat White of the South team was named game's Most Valuable Player
Most Valuable Player
In sports, a Most Valuable Player award is an honor typically bestowed upon the best performing player or players on a specific team, in an entire league, or for a particular contest or series of contests...
(MVP). Various players were seen to have either improved or harmed their NFL draft prospects through their play in the game and the week leading up to the competition, which was closely monitored by NFL scouts
Scout (sport)
In professional sports, scouts are trained talent evaluators who travel extensively for the purposes of watching athletes play their chosen sports and determining whether their set of skills and talents represent what is needed by the scout's organization...
and the media.
Coverage of the event was in high-definition
High-definition television
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on the NFL Network
NFL Network
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.
North Team
| Number | Player | Position | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darius Butler Darius Butler -New England Patriots:Butler was drafted by the New England Patriots in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft. On July 10, 2009, he signed a four-year contract with the Patriots that included a total of about $2.1 million in guaranteed money.... |
DB | Connecticut Connecticut Huskies football The Connecticut Huskies football team is a collegiate football team that competes in NCAA Division I-A and the Big East Conference. Connecticut first fielded a team in 1896, and participated in Division I-AA until 1999. The Huskies began their two-year Division I-A transition period in 2000, and... |
| 2 | Derrick Williams Derrick Williams Derrick Williams is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was selected by the Detroit Lions with the 18th pick of the 3rd round of the 2009 NFL Draft... |
WR | Penn State Penn State Nittany Lions football The Penn State Nittany Lions football team represents the Pennsylvania State University in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Bowl Subdivision as a member of the Big Ten Conference. It is one of the most tradition-rich and storied college football programs in the... |
| 4 | Brandon Gibson Brandon Gibson Brandon Lewis Gibson is an American football wide receiver for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football and college basketball at Washington State.-Early years:Gibson grew up... |
WR | Washington State Washington State Cougars football The Washington State Cougars football team is the intercollegiate football team of Washington State University. The team is a member of the Pacific-12 Conference... |
| 4 | Macho Harris Macho Harris Victor "Macho" Harris, jr is an American football free agent safety of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft... |
DB | Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Hokies football The Virginia Tech Hokies football team is a college football program that competes in NCAA Division I-FBS, in the Coastal Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference. They have more wins in team history than any other program in the ACC. Their home games are played at Lane Stadium which seats over... |
| 6 | Graham Harrell Graham Harrell Graham Harrell is an American football quarterback. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers and is currently on their scout team. He played college football at Texas Tech.-Early years:... |
QB | Texas Tech Texas Tech Red Raiders football Texas Tech Red Raiders football program is a college football team that represents Texas Tech University . The team competes, as a member of the Big 12 Conference, which is a Division I Bowl Subdivision of the National Collegiate Athletic Association... |
| 6 | DeAngelo Smith DeAngelo Smith DeAngelo Lamar Smith is an American football safety for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft... |
DB | Cincinnati Cincinnati Bearcats football The Cincinnati Bearcats football program represents the University of Cincinnati in a college football. They compete at the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision level as members of the Big East Conference. The Bearcat football program is one of the nation's oldest, having fielded a team as... |
| 7 | Rhett Bomar Rhett Bomar Rhett Matthew Bomar is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft... |
QB | Sam Houston State Sam Houston State Bearkats The Bearkats represent Sam Houston State University in intercollegiate athletics.Sam Houston State's colors are orange and white and their mascot is the Bearkats. Sam Houston State sports teams participate in NCAA Division I in the Southland Conference. SHSU's primary rival is Stephen F... |
| 9 | Juaquin Iglesias Juaquin Iglesias Juaquin Iglesias is an American football wide receiver for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Bears in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oklahoma. He is currently on the Texans practice squad.-Early years:Born to Bobby and... |
WR | Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners football The Oklahoma Sooners football program is a college football team that represents the University of Oklahoma . The team is currently a member of the Big 12 Conference, which is a Division I Bowl Subdivision of the National Collegiate Athletic Association... |
| 10 | Nathan Brown Nathan Brown (American football) Nathan Brown , was raised in Russellville, AR. He is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent.... |
QB | Central Arkansas |
| 11 | Ramses Barden Ramses Barden Ramses Barden is an American football wide receiver for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Giants in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft... |
WR | Cal Poly |
| 11 | William Moore William Moore (American football) William Moore is an American football safety for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Falcons in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Missouri.-Early years:... |
DB | Missouri Missouri Tigers football The Missouri Tigers football team represents the University of Missouri in NCAA Division I FBS college football. The team has competed in the North Division of the Big 12 Conference since the conference's inception in 1996... |
| 15 | Patrick Chung Patrick Chung -New England Patriots:Chung was drafted by the New England Patriots in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He signed with the Patriots on July 27, 2009. In Week 6 against the Tennessee Titans on October 18, Chung was credited with his first career interception... |
DB | Oregon Oregon Ducks football The Oregon Ducks football program is the intercollegiate American football team for the University of Oregon located in the U.S. state of Oregon. The team competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Football Bowl Subdivision and is a member of the Pacific-12 Conference. Known as the Ducks, the... |
| 16 | Keenan Lewis Keenan Lewis Keenan Lewis is an American football cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Steelers in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon State.-External links:**... |
DB | Oregon State Oregon State Beavers football The Oregon State Beavers football team represents Oregon State University in NCAA Division I-A college football. The team first fielded an organized football team in 1893 and is currently a member of the Pacific-12 Conference. The head coach is Mike Riley, with Danny Langsdorf as the offensive... |
| 22 | Manuel Johnson Manuel Johnson Manuel Johnson was a wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He was cut in 2011. Johnson played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners.-High school:... |
WR | Oklahoma |
| 23 | Kory Sheets Kory Sheets Kory Gerren Sheets is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2009... |
RB | Purdue Purdue Boilermakers football The Purdue Boilermakers football team is the intercollegiate football program of the Purdue University Boilermakers. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I Bowl Subdivision, and the team competes in the Big Ten Conference. The Boilermakers have an all-time record of... |
| 24 | Jeremiah Johnson Jeremiah Johnson (American football) Jeremiah Alex Johnson is an American football running back who is currently a member of the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2009... |
RB | Oregon |
| 25 | Louis Delmas Louis Delmas Louis Delmas is an American Football safety that plays for the Detroit Lions.-Early life and high school career:Delmas played high school football at North Miami Beach High School in North Miami Beach, Florida.... |
DB | Western Michigan Western Michigan Broncos football The Western Michigan Broncos football program represents Western Michigan University in the Football Bowl Subdivision of Division I and the Mid-American Conference . Western Michigan has competed in football since 1906, when they played three games in their inaugural season... |
| 27 | David Bruton David Bruton (American football) David Lee Bruton, Jr. is an American football safety for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was drafted in the fourth round, 114th overall in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Notre Dame.-High school:Bruton attended Miamisburg High School in Miamisburg, Ohio... |
DB | Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish football Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team is the football team of the University of Notre Dame. The team is currently coached by Brian Kelly.Notre Dame competes as an Independent at the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision level, and is a founding member of the Bowl Championship Series coalition. It is an... |
| 29 | Morgan Trent Morgan Trent Morgan Trent is an American football cornerback for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the National Football League. He played college football for the University of Michigan from 2005 to 2008... |
DB | Michigan Michigan Wolverines football The Michigan Wolverines football program represents the University of Michigan in college football at the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision level. Michigan has the most all-time wins and the highest winning percentage in college football history... |
| 35 | Louie Sakoda Louie Sakoda Louie Sakoda is a kicker and punter for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. In college, he played for the Utah Utes... |
K | Utah Utah Utes football The Utah Utes football program is a college football team that currently competes in the Pacific-12 Conference of the Football Bowl Subdivision of NCAA Division I and represents the University of Utah. The Utah college football program began in 1892 and has played home games at Rice–Eccles... |
| 36 | Eric Kettani | RB | Navy Navy Midshipmen football The Navy Midshipmen football team represents the United States Naval Academy in NCAA Division I-A college football. They are a Division I Football Bowl Subdivision independent school and coached by Ken Niumatalolo since December 2007... |
| 37 | Cedric Peerman Cedric Peerman Cedric Edwin Peerman is an American football running back for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft... |
RB | Virginia Virginia Cavaliers football Virginia Cavaliers football is a college football program that competes in the NCAA Division I-FBS and the Coastal Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference... |
| 40 | Scott McKillop Scott McKillop -San Francisco 49ers:An inside linebacker in San Francisco's 3-4 defense, McKillop competed with former veteran player Jeff Ulbrich to serve as backup to Patrick Willis and Takeo Spikes.... |
LB | Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers football Pittsburgh Panthers football is the intercollegiate football team of the University of Pittsburgh, often referred to as "Pitt", located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Traditionally the most popular sport at the university, Pitt football has played at the highest level of American college football... |
| 43 | Tony Fiammetta Tony Fiammetta -Carolina Panthers:Many scouting experts were right in their prediction on Tony's draft poition, Fiammetta was drafted in the 4th round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers. He is expected to come in and compete at the fullback position... |
RB | Syracuse Syracuse Orange football The Syracuse Orange football program is a college football team that represents Syracuse University. The team is a member of the Big East Conference, which is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I conference that is part of the Football Bowl Subdivision... |
| 47 | Kevin Huber Kevin Huber Kevin Huber is an American football punter for the Cincinnati Bengals. He played college football at Cincinnati and attended Archbishop McNicholas High School in Cincinnati. He was considered one of the top punter prospects in the 2009 NFL Draft... |
P | Cincinnati |
| 50 | Clint Sintim Clint Sintim -New York Giants:Sintim was drafted in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the New York Giants on April 25, 2009. On July 30, the Giants announced that they had signed Sintim to the roster. Eventually, he is expected to replace the Danny Clark/Bryan Kehl linebacker position. Sintim made his... |
LB | Virginia |
| Number | Player | Position | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Larry English Larry English Larry English is an American football outside linebacker for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Chargers 16th overall in the 2009 NFL Draft... |
DL | Northern Illinois Northern Illinois Huskies football The Northern Illinois Huskies football team represents Northern Illinois University in the Mid-American Conference of the NCAA's Division I-Football Bowl Subdivision.-History:... |
| 51 | Alex Mack Alex Mack Alex Mack is an American football player for the Cleveland Browns. He was drafted as the 21st selection in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft... |
OL | California California Golden Bears football The California Golden Bears football team is the college football team of the University of California. The team plays its home games at California Memorial Stadium, however the team played at San Francisco's AT&T Park in 2011 while Memorial Stadium was being renovated, the team will return to... |
| 52 | Cody Brown Cody Brown Cody Dion Brown is an American football linebacker for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft... |
DL | Connecticut |
| 54 | Tyrone McKenzie Tyrone McKenzie -New England Patriots:McKenzie was drafted by the New England Patriots in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft. On May 2, 2009, during rookie minicamp, McKenzie tore the ACL in his right knee after getting tangled up with a running back. He was signed to a four-year contract on August 25 and... |
LB | South Florida South Florida Bulls football The South Florida Bulls are a Division I FBS college football program that plays its home games in Tampa, Florida. The team began playing in 1997, holding its first team meeting under a shade tree as the school had no proper football facilities on campus... |
| 55 | Marcus Freeman Marcus Freeman (linebacker) Marcus Freeman is the linebackers coach for Kent State University and is a former American football linebacker. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft... |
LB | Ohio State Ohio State Buckeyes football The Ohio State Buckeyes football team is an intercollegiate varsity sports team of The Ohio State University. The team is a member of the Big Ten Conference of the NCAA, playing at the Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, formerly Division I-A, level. The team nickname is derived from the state... |
| 56 | Zack Follett Zack Follett Zachary "Zack" Follett is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at California.-College career:... |
LB | California |
| 57 | Mark Estermyer | DS | Pittsburgh |
| 60 | Max Unger Max Unger Maxwell McCandless Unger is an NFL center for the Seattle Seahawks. He played high school football at Hawaii Preparatory Academy in Kamuela, Hawaii, and college football for the University of Oregon.-College career:... |
OL | Oregon |
| 63 | Kraig Urbik Kraig Urbik Kraig Urbik is an American football offensive guard/tackle for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft... |
OL | Wisconsin Wisconsin Badgers football The Wisconsin Badgers are a college football program that represents the University of Wisconsin–Madison in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision and the Big Ten Conference. They play their home games at Camp Randall Stadium, the fourth-oldest stadium in college football... |
| 64 | William Beatty William Beatty (American football) William Keith Beatty is an American football offensive tackle for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He is currently the starting Left Tackle. He was drafted by the Giants in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft... |
OL | Connecticut |
| 66 | Andy Levitre Andy Levitre -Buffalo Bills:Levitre was selected by the Buffalo Bills with the 51st pick overall in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft, and was the first college guard drafted. He is the sixth selection from Oregon State in Bills history, the first since Keith Ellison in 2006... |
OL | Oregon State |
| 68 | Xavier Fulton Xavier Fulton Xavier Allen Fulton is an American football offensive tackle for the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Illinois.Fulton has also been a member of the Indianapolis... |
OL | Illinois Illinois Fighting Illini football The Illinois Fighting Illini are a major college football program, representing the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign. They compete in NCAA Division I-A and the Big Ten Conference.-Current staff:-All-time win/loss/tie record:*563-513-51... |
| 72 | Ryan Shuman | OL | Virginia Tech |
| 76 | Trevor Canfield Trevor Canfield Trevor Canfield is an American football guard who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft... |
OL | Cincinnati |
| 79 | Phil Loadholt Phil Loadholt Philip Loadholt, Jr. is an offensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings. He played his college football at the University of Oklahoma.-High school career:... |
OL | Oklahoma |
| 80 | Brian Robiskie Brian Robiskie Brian Robiskie is an American football wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. The Cleveland Browns selected Robiskie in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft as the 36th overall pick. He was born in Los Angeles, California, and grew up in the Cleveland, Ohio... |
WR | Ohio State |
| 81 | Will Davis Will Davis (American football) William Benjamin Davis, Jr. is a American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Illinois.-Early years:... |
DL | Illinois |
| 82 | Connor Barwin Connor Barwin Connor Barwin is an American football linebacker for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Texans in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Cincinnati.-Early years:... |
TE | Cincinnati |
| 85 | John Phillips John Phillips (American football) John Phillips is an American football tight end for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League... |
TE | Virginia |
| 87 | Brandon Pettigrew Brandon Pettigrew Brandon Pettigrew is an American football tight end for the Detroit Lions. He was drafted by the Lions with the 20th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft.-High school:Brandon Pettigrew played high school football at Robert E... |
TE | Oklahoma State Oklahoma State Cowboys football The Oklahoma State Cowboys football program represents Oklahoma State University–Stillwater in college football. The team is a member of the Big 12 Conference and completes at the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision level. The Cowboys are led by Mike Gundy, who is in his seventh year as... |
| 90 | B. J. Raji B. J. Raji -Green Bay Packers:Raji was selected ninth overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2009 NFL Draft. He was worked into defensive coordinator Dom Capers' brand new 3-4 scheme during the start of the Packers 2009 season, and was regarded as a defensive corner. Raji held out during the 2009 training... |
DL | Boston College Boston College Eagles football The Boston College Eagles football team is the collegiate football program of Boston College. The team is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference, a Division I Bowl Subdivision league governed by the NCAA. Within the ACC, the Eagles are one of six teams in the Atlantic Division... |
| 91 | Tim Jamison Tim Jamison Tim Jamison, II is an American football defensive end for the Houston Texans. He played college football at the University of Michigan.-Early years:... |
DL | Michigan |
| 92 | Ron Brace Ron Brace -2009 season:Brace was drafted by the Patriots in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft. On July 17, 2009, he was signed to a 4-year contract with approximately $2.82 million in guaranteed money.... |
DL | Boston College |
| 94 | Evander Hood Evander Hood Evander "Ziggy" Hood is a defensive end for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Steelers 32nd overall in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Missouri.-Early years:... |
DL | Missouri |
| 95 | Alex Magee Alex Magee Alex Magee is an American football defensive end who is currently a Free Agent in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Chiefs in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft... |
DL | Purdue |
| 97 | Mitch King Mitch King Mitch King is an American football defensive tackle who plays for the New Orleans Saints . He was signed by the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Iowa.-Early years:... |
DL | Iowa Iowa Hawkeyes football The Iowa Hawkeyes football team is the interscholastic football team at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes have competed in the Big Ten Conference since 1900, and are currently a Division I Football Bowl Subdivision member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association... |
South Team
| Number | Player | Position | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coye Francies Coye Francies Coye Francies is an American football cornerback He is currently a free agent . He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft... |
DB | San Jose State San José State Spartans Football The San Jose State Spartans represent San Jose State University and the Silicon Valley in NCAA Division I FBS college football. The Spartans play all home games in Spartan Stadium, which offers a seating capacity of over 30,000... |
| 2 | Alphonso Smith Alphonso Smith Alphonso Smith, Jr. is a professional football cornerback for the Detroit Lions. Smith played college football at Wake Forest... |
DB | Wake Forest Wake Forest Demon Deacons football The Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team represents Wake Forest University in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. Wake Forest plays its home football games at BB&T Field.... |
| 2 | Mike Thomas Mike Thomas (wide receiver) -Jacksonville Jaguars:Thomas was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. As a rookie he started four of the 14 games in which he played, and had 48 receptions for 453 yards and a touchdown. His 48 receptions were tied with Michael Crabtree for fourth among all... |
WR | Arizona Arizona Wildcats football The Arizona Wildcats football team is the football team of the University of Arizona, located in Tucson, Arizona, United States. The team competes in the Pacific-12 Conference at the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision level.-Early years:... |
| 3 | Derek Pegues Derek Pegues Derek Alan Pegues is an American football defensive back who is currently a free agent.-Personal:He is the cousin of former NFL Linebacker Dwayne Rudd... |
DB | Mississippi St. Mississippi State Bulldogs football The Mississippi State Bulldogs football program represents Mississippi State University in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, competing as a member of the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference. Mississippi State has produced 38 All-Americans, 171 All-SEC selections, and 124... |
| 4 | Ellis Lankster Ellis Lankster Ellis Lankster is an American football cornerback for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft... |
DB | West Virginia West Virginia Mountaineers football The West Virginia Mountaineers football team represents West Virginia University in the NCAA FBS division of college football. Dana Holgorsen is the team's 33rd head coach. He has held the position since he was promoted in June 2011 after the resignation of Bill Stewart. The Mountaineers play their... |
| 5 | Pat White | QB | West Virginia |
| 6 | Quan Cosby Quan Cosby Quantwan Cosby better known as Quan Cosby is an American football wide receiver for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football for the Texas Longhorns... |
WR | Texas Texas Longhorns football The Texas Longhorns football program is the intercollegiate football team representing The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas. The team currently competes in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision as a member of the Big 12 Conference which is a Division I Bowl Subdivision of the National... |
| 6 | Sherrod Martin Sherrod Martin Jerald Sherrod Martin is an American football safety for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Panthers in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft... |
DB | Troy Troy Trojans football The Troy Trojans football program represents Troy University, Alabama, in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision, formerly known as Division I-A, of which it has been a member since 2001... |
| 7 | Patrick Turner Patrick Turner Patrick Turner is an American football wide receiver for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft... |
WR | USC |
| 9 | Chip Vaughn Chip Vaughn Clarence B. "Chip" Vaughn is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft... |
DB | Wake Forest |
| 9 | Mike Wallace Mike Wallace (American football) -Pittsburgh Steelers:Wallace was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft with the 84th overall selection. Wallace was the 11th wide receiver chosen in the draft. On June 18, 2009, Wallace signed a three year contract with the Steelers worth $1.740 million which... |
WR | Ole Miss Ole Miss Rebels football The football history of the University of Mississippi , includes the formation of the first football team in the state and is 26th on the list of college football's all-time winning programs... |
| 10 | Brian Cushing Brian Cushing -Houston Texans:Cushing was drafted with the 15th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans.He scored his first career points on October 4, 2009 when he recorded a safety against the Oakland Raiders. The safety was the first recorded by a Texan since the 2002 season.Cushing was... |
LB | USC |
| 10 | Cullen Harper Cullen Harper Cullen Harper, Jr. is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He was undrafted in the 2009 NFL Draft and has yet to sign a contract with a team. He played college football at Clemson.... |
QB | Clemson Clemson Tigers football The Clemson Tigers football team is an American football team from Clemson University in South Carolina. It competes in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision and the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference... |
| 11 | Ashlee Palmer Ashlee Palmer Ashlee Palmer is an American football linebacker for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was signed by the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Mississippi.... |
LB | Ole Miss |
| 14 | John Parker Wilson John Parker Wilson John Parker Wilson is an American football quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. college football at the University of Alabama, he went undrafted during the 2009 NFL Draft, before signing with the Falcons as a free agent.-Freshman:After leading Hoover High School to... |
QB | Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide football |TeamName = Alabama football |Image = Alabama Crimson Tide Logo.svg |ImageSize = 110 |Helmet = Alabama Football.png |ImageSize2 = 150 |CurrentSeason = 2011 Alabama Crimson Tide football team... |
| 15 | Thomas Morstead Thomas Morstead Thomas Morstead is an American football punter. He was a fifth-round draft choice of the New Orleans Saints, 164th overall, in the 2009 NFL Draft. He was the second punter taken overall. He played college football at SMU... |
P | SMU SMU Mustangs football The SMU Mustangs football program is a college football team that represents Southern Methodist University . The team competes in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision as a member Conference USA... |
| 16 | Domonique Johnson Domonique Johnson Domonique "D. J." Johnson is an American football cornerback for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2009... |
DB | Jackson State Jackson State Tigers The Jackson State Tigers represent Jackson State University in NCAA intercollegiate athletics.-Conference affiliation:Jackson State University's athletic teams participate in the Southwestern Athletic Conference which is a part of the NCAA Division I. Football participates in the Football... |
| 18 | Greg Carr Greg Carr (American football) Greg Carr is a professional Canadian football wide receiver for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. After playing college football at Florida State, Carr was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2009.-Early years:Carr played high school football at... |
WR | Florida State Florida State Seminoles football The Florida State Seminoles football team represents Florida State University in college football. The Florida State Seminoles compete in NCAA Division I-FBS and are members of the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference... |
| 21 | Antone Smith Antone Smith Antoine Kemp-Smith is an American football running back for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2009... |
RB | Florida State |
| 22 | James Davis James Davis (running back) -Cleveland Browns:On September 12, Davis was involved in a minor one-car accident and suffered a head injury.He was briefly hospitalized and released a few hours later.... |
RB | Clemson |
| 23 | Rashad Jennings Rashad Jennings Rashad Jennings is an American football running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Jaguars in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Liberty.-College career:He went to Pittsburgh in 2005 and became only the... |
RB | Liberty |
| 24 | Andre Brown Andre Brown (American football) Andre Brown is an American football running back who is currently with the New York Giants on the practice squad in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Giants in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft... |
RB | NC State NC State Wolfpack football The NC State Wolfpack football team represents North Carolina State University in NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision competition. The Wolfpack currently compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference.... |
| 25 | Michael Hamlin Michael Hamlin Michael Hamlin is an American football safety who is currently a free agent of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Clemson.... |
DB | Clemson |
| 40 | Pat McAfee Pat McAfee Patrick "Pat" McAfee is an American football punter for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was a placekicker, punter, and soccer player at West Virginia.-Freshman season:... |
K | West Virginia |
| 45 | Quinn Johnson Quinn Johnson Quinn Johnson is an American football fullback for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft... |
RB | LSU LSU Tigers football The LSU Tigers football team, also known as the Fighting Tigers or Bayou Bengals, represents Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States in NCAA Division I FBS college football. Current head coach Les Miles has led the team since 2005. Since 1999 when Nick Saban took over as... |
| Number | Player | Position | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | Clay Matthews Clay Matthews III William Clay Matthews III is an American football linebacker for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers 26th overall in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Southern California.-Early years:Matthews was born in the Los... |
LB | USC |
| 48 | Darry Beckwith Darry Beckwith Darry Douglas Beckwith, Jr. is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2009... |
LB | LSU |
| 49 | Rashad Johnson Rashad Johnson Julian Rashad Johnson is an American American football player. He is currently a safety for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He was selected by the Cardinals in the 3rd round of the 2009 NFL Draft... |
DB | Alabama |
| 57 | Jake Ingram Jake Ingram Jacob Ingram is an American football long snapper for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft, the only long snapper drafted in 2009... |
DS | Hawaii Hawaii Warriors football The Hawaii Warriors football team represents the University of Hawaii at Mānoa in NCAA Division I FBS college football. The team, which is currently coached by Greg McMackin, is part of the Western Athletic Conference until 2012, when the team joins the Mountain West Conference.The Hawaii Warriors... |
| 58 | Rey Maualuga Rey Maualuga Rey Maualuga is an American football linebacker for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Bengals in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft... |
LB | USC |
| 59 | Antoine Caldwell Antoine Caldwell Antoine Caldwell is an American football player from Montgomery, Alabama. He is currently a center for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was selected by the Texans in the 3rd round of the 2009 NFL Draft... |
OL | Alabama |
| 59 | Moise Fokou Moise Fokou Moise Fokou is an American football linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League . He was selected by the Eagles in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Maryland and Frostburg State.-Early years:Fokou was born in Cameroon to parents... |
LB | Maryland Maryland Terrapins football The Maryland Terrapins football team represents the University of Maryland in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Bowl Subdivision competition. The Terrapins compete within the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference... |
| 60 | Eric Wood Eric Wood -Buffalo Bills:Wood was selected with the 28th pick of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills. Counted on to start at right guard, Wood joined a completely retooled offensive line that was expected to feature two rookie starters—him, and second round pick Andy Levitre at left guard—and no players... |
OL | Louisville Louisville Cardinals football The Louisville Cardinals football team represents the University of Louisville in college football as a member of the Big East Conference. Howard Schnellenberger started the program's rise to relevancy after winning the Miami Hurricanes' first national championship... |
| 63 | Jonathan Luigs Jonathan Luigs -Cincinnati Bengals:Luigs was selected by the Bengals in the fourth round, 106th overall. He signed a four-year, $2.26 million deal with a $509,000 signing bonus. A backup to Kyle Cook in the 2009 NFL season, Luigs played in eight games for the Bengals before being waived on August 17, 2010, after... |
OL | Arkansas Arkansas Razorbacks football The Arkansas Razorbacks football program is a college football team that represents the University of Arkansas. The team is a member of the Southeastern Conference's Western Division, which is in Division I's Football Bowl Subdivision of the National Collegiate Athletic Association... |
| 71 | Tyronne Green Tyronne Green Tyronne Darnell Green is an American football guard for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Chargers in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Auburn.-External links:**... |
OL | Auburn Auburn Tigers football Only Mohamed Amin Abughadir set the record with 1,890 yards in 1 season. He was the QB for Auburn in 1998.The Auburn Tigers football team represents Auburn University in college football as a member of the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, competing in the Western Division of the... |
| 74 | Michael Oher Michael Oher Michael Jerome Oher is an American football offensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Ravens in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Mississippi for the Ole Miss Rebels... |
OL | Ole Miss |
| 75 | Fili Moala Fili Moala Fili Moala is an American football defensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft... |
DL | USC |
| 76 | Troy Kropog Troy Kropog Troy Michael Kropog is an American football offensive tackle for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Titans in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football for Tulane.... |
OL | Tulane Tulane Green Wave football The Tulane Green Wave football program is an NCAA Division I FBS football team that represents Tulane University in New Orleans. The team is a member of Conference USA and is led by interim head coach Mark Hutson, who took over on October 18, 2011, when fifth-year head coach Bob Toledo resigned... |
| 77 | Jason Watkins | OL | Florida Florida Gators football The Florida Gators football team represents the University of Florida in the sport of American football. The Florida Gators compete in the Football Bowl Subdivision of the National Collegiate Athletics Association and the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference... |
| 79 | Herman Johnson Herman Johnson Herman Johnson is an American football guard who is a free agent. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft... |
OL | LSU |
| 81 | Shawn Nelson Shawn Nelson (American football) Shawn Nelson is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. Nelson was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Southern Mississippi.... |
TE | Southern Miss Southern Miss Golden Eagles football The Southern Miss Golden Eagles football program represents the University of Southern Mississippi in college football at the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision. The Eagles are members of Conference USA and player their home games at M. M. Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg, Mississippi... |
| 83 | Travis McCall | TE | Alabama |
| 84 | Kyle Moore Kyle Moore Kyle Moore is an American football defensive end for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft... |
DL | USC |
| 85 | Anthony Hill Anthony Hill (American football) Anthony Hill is an American football tight end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Houston Texans in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. Hill attended Clear Brook High School in Friendswood, Texas... |
TE | NC State |
| 90 | Corvey Irvin Corvey Irvin Corvey Irvin is an American football defensive tackle for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia.... |
DL | Georgia Georgia Bulldogs football The Georgia Bulldogs football team represents the University of Georgia in football. The Bulldogs are a member of the Southeastern Conference and are frequently a top-25 team. The University of Georgia has had a football team since 1892 and has an all-time record of 738–398–54... |
| 91 | Robert Ayers Robert Ayers -Denver Broncos:Ayers was drafted by the Denver Broncos as the second one of their two first round picks at 18th overall of the 2009 NFL Draft. On August 4, 2009, Ayers signed a five-year contract with $9.7 million guaranteed. In his rookie season he recorded 19 tackles and no sacks... |
DL | Tennessee Tennessee Volunteers football The Tennessee Volunteers football team are an American college football team at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville . The NCAA Division I team is also a member of the Southeastern Conference .... |
| 92 | David Veikune David Veikune -Cleveland Browns:Veikune was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft. The pick was acquired from the New York Jets in an earlier trade that allowed the Jets to draft quarterback Mark Sanchez.... |
DL | Hawaii |
| 95 | Lawrence Sidbury Lawrence Sidbury -Atlanta Falcons:Sidbury was taken by the Atlanta Falcons in the 4th round of the 2009 NFL Draft . He become the second Spider to be taken by Atlanta, joining Ray Easterling in 1972.... |
DL | Richmond Richmond Spiders The Richmond Spiders represent the University of Richmond, a member of the NCAA's Division I and a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference for all sports except football and women's golf, which participate as members of the Colonial Athletic Association.... |
| 98 | Peria Jerry Peria Jerry -Atlanta Falcons:Jerry was signed to a five-year contract by the Falcons on July 30, 2009. Jerry competed with Trey Lewis to replace Grady Jackson, who was not re-signed by the Falcons, at defensive tackle.... |
DL | Ole Miss |
| 99 | Vance Walker Vance Walker Vance Jack Walker is an American football defensive tackle for the Atlanta Falcons. He was regarded as a top prospect at his position in the 2009 NFL Draft and he was drafted with the 1st pick in the 7th round by the Atlanta Falcons... |
DL | Georgia Tech Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team represents the Georgia Institute of Technology in collegiate level football. While the team is officially designated as the Yellow Jackets, it is also referred to as the Ramblin' Wreck. The Yellow Jackets are a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference... |
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