Alex Mack was drafted No. 21 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2009 NFL Draft out of California. 196 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 86 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 21 · #21 overall
Alex Mack California Draft
Alex Mack was drafted No. 21 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2009 NFL Draft out of California. 196 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 86 career approximate value
7× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #21
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 196
- Years as starter
- 12
- Career AV
- 867th at California
- Pro Bowls
- 7
The pick
How Alex Mack came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Center C
- College
-
California
Pac-10 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 311 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 39 prospect87.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
196 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 86 career approximate value
- Games played
- 196
- Seasons as a starter
- 12
- Career approximate value
- 867th among California picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3035% of career value
- Final season
- 202112 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 7× Pro Bowl
Around pick 21
Who came off the board on either side of Alex Mack.
Missouri
Oklahoma State
Florida · 1× Pro Bowl
Ole Miss
California in the 2009 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other C picks from California
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Alex Mack in the 2009 NFL Draft
Alex Mack is a Center out of California selected No. 21 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2009 NFL Draft. 196 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 86 career approximate value California has produced 138 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 Alex Mack drafted?
Alex Mack was selected No. 21 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 21). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/alex-mack.
What college did Alex Mack play for?
Alex Mack played college football at California in the Pac-10. See every California draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/california-golden-bears.
How did Alex Mack's NFL career turn out?
196 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 86 career approximate value Accolades: 7× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/alex-mack.