Martellus Bennett was drafted No. 61 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Texas A&M. 144 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 30 · #61 overall
Martellus Bennett Texas A&M Draft
Martellus Bennett was drafted No. 61 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Texas A&M. 144 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #61
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 144
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 3527th at Texas A&M
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Martellus Bennett came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
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Texas A&M
Big 12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'6" · 259 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 70 prospect80.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
144 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value
- Games played
- 144
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 3527th among Texas A&M picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 411% of career value
- Final season
- 20179 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 61
Who came off the board on either side of Martellus Bennett.
Arizona State
Auburn
Colorado College
USC
Texas A&M in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Texas A&M
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Martellus Bennett in the 2008 NFL Draft
Martellus Bennett is a Tight end out of Texas A&M selected No. 61 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2008 NFL Draft. 144 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value Texas A&M has produced 193 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 Martellus Bennett drafted?
Martellus Bennett was selected No. 61 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 30). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/martellus-bennett.
What college did Martellus Bennett play for?
Martellus Bennett played college football at Texas A&M in the Big 12. See every Texas A&M draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-a-m-aggies.
How did Martellus Bennett's NFL career turn out?
144 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/martellus-bennett.