Eddie Royal was drafted No. 42 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Virginia Tech. 116 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 11 · #42 overall
Eddie Royal Virginia Tech Draft
Eddie Royal was drafted No. 42 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Virginia Tech. 116 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #42
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 116
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 3513th at Virginia Tech
The pick
How Eddie Royal came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Virginia Tech
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'10" · 184 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 69 prospect80.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
116 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value
- Games played
- 116
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 3513th among Virginia Tech picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1954% of career value
- Final season
- 20168 years after the draft
Around pick 42
Who came off the board on either side of Eddie Royal.
Indiana
Arkansas State
Tulane · 2× Pro Bowl
Virginia Tech in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Duane Brown
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#35
Brandon Flowers
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#72
Chris Ellis
DE · BUF
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#118
Xavier Adibi
LB · HOU
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#148
Carlton Powell
DT · DEN
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#174
Josh Morgan
WR · SF
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#215
Justin Harper
WR · BAL
Virginia Tech
Other WR picks from Virginia Tech
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Virginia Tech · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
#47
Andre' Davis
WR · CLE · 2002
Virginia Tech
#120
Ernest Wilford
WR · JAX · 2004
Virginia Tech
#174
Josh Morgan
WR · SF
Virginia Tech
#41
Bryan Still
WR · LAC · 1996
Virginia Tech
#237
Isaiah Ford
WR · MIA · 2017
Virginia Tech
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eddie Royal in the 2008 NFL Draft
Eddie Royal is a Wide receiver out of Virginia Tech selected No. 42 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2008 NFL Draft. 116 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value Virginia Tech has produced 129 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 Eddie Royal drafted?
Eddie Royal was selected No. 42 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/eddie-royal.
What college did Eddie Royal play for?
Eddie Royal played college football at Virginia Tech in the ACC. See every Virginia Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-tech-hokies.
How did Eddie Royal's NFL career turn out?
116 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/eddie-royal.