Justin Forsett was drafted No. 233 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2008 NFL Draft out of California. 122 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 26 · #233 overall
Justin Forsett California Draft
Justin Forsett was drafted No. 233 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2008 NFL Draft out of California. 122 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #233
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 122
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 3233rd at California
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Justin Forsett came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
California
Pac-10 at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'8" · 194 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- 55.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
122 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
- Games played
- 122
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 3233rd among California picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1238% of career value
- Final season
- 20168 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 233
Who came off the board on either side of Justin Forsett.
LSU
Texas A&M
Georgia
California in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from California
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Marshawn Lynch
RB · BUF · 2007
California · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#56
Shane Vereen
RB · NE · 2011
California
#30
Jahvid Best
RB · DET · 2010
California
#44
J.J. Arrington
RB · ARI · 2005
California
#208
Adimchinobe Echemandu
RB · CLE · 2004
California
#335
John Tuggle
RB · NYG · 1983
California
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Justin Forsett in the 2008 NFL Draft
Justin Forsett is a Running back out of California selected No. 233 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2008 NFL Draft. 122 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value California has produced 138 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 Justin Forsett drafted?
Justin Forsett was selected No. 233 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 26). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/justin-forsett.
What college did Justin Forsett play for?
Justin Forsett played college football at California in the Pac-10. See every California draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/california-golden-bears.
How did Justin Forsett's NFL career turn out?
122 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/justin-forsett.