B.J. Raji was drafted No. 9 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Boston College. 91 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 9 · #9 overall
B.J. Raji Boston College Draft
B.J. Raji was drafted No. 9 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Boston College. 91 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #9
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 91
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 3330th at Boston College
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How B.J. Raji came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
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Boston College
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 337 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 4 prospect96.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
91 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Games played
- 91
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 3330th among Boston College picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 33100% of career value
- Final season
- 20156 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 9
Who came off the board on either side of B.J. Raji.
Maryland
Virginia
Texas Tech
Penn State
Boston College in the 2009 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Boston College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
B.J. Raji in the 2009 NFL Draft
B.J. Raji is a Defensive tackle out of Boston College selected No. 9 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2009 NFL Draft. 91 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Boston College has produced 117 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 B.J. Raji drafted?
B.J. Raji was selected No. 9 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/b-j-raji.
What college did B.J. Raji play for?
B.J. Raji played college football at Boston College in the ACC. See every Boston College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/boston-college-eagles.
How did B.J. Raji's NFL career turn out?
91 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/b-j-raji.