Branden Albert was drafted No. 15 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Virginia. 120 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 15 · #15 overall
Branden Albert Virginia Draft
Branden Albert was drafted No. 15 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Virginia. 120 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value
2× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #15
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 120
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 4120th at Virginia
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Branden Albert came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
Virginia
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'6" · 309 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 12 prospect95.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
120 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value
- Games played
- 120
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 4120th among Virginia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2766% of career value
- Final season
- 20168 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 15
Who came off the board on either side of Branden Albert.
Oregon · 1× Pro Bowl
Vanderbilt
Tennessee State · 2× Pro Bowl
Boston College
Virginia in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Virginia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Branden Albert in the 2008 NFL Draft
Branden Albert is a Guard out of Virginia selected No. 15 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2008 NFL Draft. 120 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value Virginia has produced 104 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 Branden Albert drafted?
Branden Albert was selected No. 15 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 15). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/branden-albert.
What college did Branden Albert play for?
Branden Albert played college football at Virginia in the ACC. See every Virginia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-cavaliers.
How did Branden Albert's NFL career turn out?
120 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/branden-albert.