Matthew Stafford was drafted first by the Detroit Lions.
He is the Quarterback from the University Georgia Bulldogs.
The first NFL draft was held in 1936. The first player chosen was Jay Berwanger from the University of Chicago by the Philadelphia Eagles. Berwanger was the Heisman Trophy winner in 1935. He wound up choosing not to play pro ball and never played a down in the NFL.
According to NFL.com's historical draft database, the first Rutgers player drafted was Linebacker Bob Simms who was drafted in the 10th round in the 1960 NFL Draft by the New York Giants.
No he did not get drafted
The NFL has a 7 round draft. However recruiting does happen with players who are undrafted.
In the 2009 NFL draft, that was kicker Ryan Succop of South Carolina selected by the Kansas City Chiefs.
David Johnson was taken by the Pittsburgh Steelers last overall in the 2009 NFL draft.
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The youngest player taken in the 2009 NFL Draft was Rutgers Wide Reciever Kenny Britt. He was drafted in the first round, with the 30th overall pick, by the Tennessee Titans. Britt was 20 years, 229 days old when he was drafted. He turns 21 September 19, 2009.
The youngest player taken in the 2009 NFL Draft was Rutgers Wide Receiver Kenny Britt. He was drafted in the first round, with the 30th overall pick, by the Tennessee Titans. Britt was 20 years, 229 days old when he was drafted.
There are lots of versions of the first pick for the 2009 NFL mock draft. One of the most common names that came up was Matthew Stafford for QB Georgia.
In the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected quarterback, Josh Freeman.
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It's on April 25-26, 2009 in New York, NY. Sources: sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft
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The Detroit Lions select Matthew Stafford of the Georgia Bulldogs in round 1, pic 1 of the 2009 NFL Draft.
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