A.Q. Shipley was drafted No. 226 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 110 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 17 · #226 overall
A.Q. Shipley Penn State Draft
A.Q. Shipley was drafted No. 226 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 110 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #226
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 110
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 3345th at Penn State
The pick
How A.Q. Shipley came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Center C
- College
-
Penn State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 304 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 246 prospect41.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
110 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Games played
- 110
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 3345th among Penn State picks
- Final season
- 202011 years after the draft
Around pick 226
Who came off the board on either side of A.Q. Shipley.
LSU
TCU
Cincinnati
Nebraska
Penn State in the 2009 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other C picks from Penn State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
A.Q. Shipley in the 2009 NFL Draft
A.Q. Shipley is a Center out of Penn State selected No. 226 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2009 NFL Draft. 110 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Penn State has produced 248 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 A.Q. Shipley drafted?
A.Q. Shipley was selected No. 226 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 17). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/a-q-shipley.
What college did A.Q. Shipley play for?
A.Q. Shipley played college football at Penn State in the Big Ten. See every Penn State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/penn-state-nittany-lions.
How did A.Q. Shipley's NFL career turn out?
110 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/a-q-shipley.