Brian Urlacher was drafted No. 9 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2000 NFL Draft out of New Mexico. 182 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 119 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #9
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2000
- NFL games
- 182
- Years as starter
- 12
- Career AV
- 1191st at New Mexico
- Pro Bowls
- 8
- All-Pro
- 4
The pick
How Brian Urlacher came off the board in 2000.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
182 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 119 career approximate value
- Games played
- 182
- Seasons as a starter
- 12
- Career approximate value
- 1191st among New Mexico picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 119100% of career value
- Final season
- 201212 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
Around pick 9
Who came off the board on either side of Brian Urlacher.
Virginia · 1× Pro Bowl
Michigan State
Florida
Wisconsin
New Mexico in the 2000 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from New Mexico
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Brian Urlacher in the 2000 NFL Draft
Brian Urlacher is a Linebacker out of New Mexico selected No. 9 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2000 NFL Draft. 182 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 119 career approximate value New Mexico has produced 32 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Brian Urlacher drafted?
Brian Urlacher was selected No. 9 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2000 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2000/brian-urlacher.
What college did Brian Urlacher play for?
Brian Urlacher played college football at New Mexico in the Mountain West. See every New Mexico draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/new-mexico-lobos.
How did Brian Urlacher's NFL career turn out?
182 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 119 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2000/brian-urlacher.