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2008 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 4 · #139 overall

Ryan Torain Arizona State Draft

Ryan Torain was drafted No. 139 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Arizona State. 22 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value

Overall pick
#139
Round
5
Draft class
2008
NFL games
22
Years as starter
1
Career AV
575th at Arizona State

The pick

How Ryan Torain came off the board in 2008.

Drafted by

Denver Broncos

Rd 5, Pick 4 · #139 overall · AFC West

Full 2008 draft class (252 picks)
Position
Running back RB
College
Arizona State Pac-10 at the draft
Measurables
6'0" · 222 lbs
Pre-draft board
37.0 grade
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

22 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value

Games played
22
Seasons as a starter
1
Career approximate value
575th among Arizona State picks
Final season
20124 years after the draft

Around pick 139

Who came off the board on either side of Ryan Torain.

#137 John David Booty QB · MIN USC #138 Robert James LB · ATL Arizona State #140 Brandon Carr DB · KC Grand Valley State #141 Gary Barnidge TE · CAR Louisville · 1× Pro Bowl

Arizona State in the 2008 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#59 Mike Pollak T · IND Arizona State #124 Justin Tryon DB · WAS Arizona State #138 Robert James LB · ATL Arizona State #220 Josh Barrett DB · DEN Arizona State

Other RB picks from Arizona State

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#9 Gerald Riggs RB · ATL · 1982 Arizona State · 3× Pro Bowl #14 Leonard Russell RB · NE · 1991 Arizona State #91 Rachaad White RB · TB · 2022 Arizona State #44 Mario Bates RB · NO · 1994 Arizona State #76 J.R. Redmond RB · NE · 2000 Arizona State #40 Robert Weathers RB · NE · 1982 Arizona State

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Ryan Torain in the 2008 NFL Draft

Ryan Torain is a Running back out of Arizona State selected No. 139 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2008 NFL Draft. 22 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value Arizona State has produced 151 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Ryan Torain drafted?

Ryan Torain was selected No. 139 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/ryan-torain.

What college did Ryan Torain play for?

Ryan Torain played college football at Arizona State in the Pac-10. See every Arizona State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arizona-state-sun-devils.

How did Ryan Torain's NFL career turn out?

22 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/ryan-torain.