Matt Forte was drafted No. 44 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Tulane. 146 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 84 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 13 · #44 overall
Matt Forte Tulane Draft
Matt Forte was drafted No. 44 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Tulane. 146 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 84 career approximate value
2× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #44
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 146
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 841st at Tulane
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Matt Forte came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 217 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 60 prospect82.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
146 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 84 career approximate value
- Games played
- 146
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 841st among Tulane picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 7893% of career value
- Final season
- 20179 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 44
Who came off the board on either side of Matt Forte.
Virginia Tech
Arkansas State
Colorado College
Coastal Carolina
Other RB picks from Tulane
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Matt Forte in the 2008 NFL Draft
Matt Forte is a Running back out of Tulane selected No. 44 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2008 NFL Draft. 146 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 84 career approximate value Tulane has produced 49 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 Matt Forte drafted?
Matt Forte was selected No. 44 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 13). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/matt-forte.
What college did Matt Forte play for?
Matt Forte played college football at Tulane in the Conference USA. See every Tulane draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tulane-green-wave.
How did Matt Forte's NFL career turn out?
146 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 84 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/matt-forte.