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2008 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 15 · #78 overall

Shawn Crable Michigan Draft

Shawn Crable was drafted No. 78 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 6 regular-season games

Overall pick
#78
Round
3
Draft class
2008
NFL games
6

The pick

How Shawn Crable came off the board in 2008.

Drafted by

New England Patriots

Rd 3, Pick 15 · #78 overall · AFC East

Full 2008 draft class (252 picks)
Position
Linebacker LB
College
Michigan Big Ten at the draft
Measurables
6'5" · 245 lbs
Pre-draft board
No. 126 prospect63.0 grade
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

6 regular-season games

Games played
6
Final season
20102 years after the draft

Around pick 78

Who came off the board on either side of Shawn Crable.

#76 Brad Cottam TE · KC Tennessee #77 Pat Sims DT · CIN Auburn #79 Antwaun Molden DB · HOU Eastern Kentucky #80 Bryan Smith LB · PHI McNeese

Michigan in the 2008 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#1 Jake Long T · MIA Michigan · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl #57 Chad Henne QB · MIA Michigan #95 Mario Manningham WR · NYG Michigan #202 Mike Hart RB · IND Michigan #237 Adrian Arrington WR · NO Michigan

Other LB picks from Michigan

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

#40 Ian Gold LB · DEN · 2000 Michigan · 1× Pro Bowl #198 Cato June LB · IND · 2003 Michigan · 1× Pro Bowl #12 Rashan Gary LB · GB · 2019 Michigan · 1× Pro Bowl #47 David Harris LB · NYJ · 2007 Michigan #128 Larry Foote LB · PIT · 2002 Michigan #177 Dhani Jones LB · NYG · 2000 Michigan

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Shawn Crable in the 2008 NFL Draft

Shawn Crable is a Linebacker out of Michigan selected No. 78 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2008 NFL Draft. 6 regular-season games Michigan has produced 231 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 Shawn Crable drafted?

Shawn Crable was selected No. 78 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 15). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/shawn-crable.

What college did Shawn Crable play for?

Shawn Crable played college football at Michigan in the Big Ten. See every Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-wolverines.

How did Shawn Crable's NFL career turn out?

6 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/shawn-crable.