Brandon Pettigrew was drafted No. 20 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma State. 93 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 20 · #20 overall
Brandon Pettigrew Oklahoma State Draft
Brandon Pettigrew was drafted No. 20 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma State. 93 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #20
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 93
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 2216th at Oklahoma State
The pick
How Brandon Pettigrew came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 263 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 17 prospect93.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
93 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Games played
- 93
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 2216th among Oklahoma State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 22100% of career value
- Final season
- 20156 years after the draft
Around pick 20
Who came off the board on either side of Brandon Pettigrew.
Tennessee
Missouri
California · 7× Pro Bowl
Florida · 1× Pro Bowl
Other TE picks from Oklahoma State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Brandon Pettigrew in the 2009 NFL Draft
Brandon Pettigrew is a Tight end out of Oklahoma State selected No. 20 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2009 NFL Draft. 93 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Oklahoma State has produced 84 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 Brandon Pettigrew drafted?
Brandon Pettigrew was selected No. 20 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 20). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/brandon-pettigrew.
What college did Brandon Pettigrew play for?
Brandon Pettigrew played college football at Oklahoma State in the Big 12. See every Oklahoma State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/oklahoma-state-cowboys.
How did Brandon Pettigrew's NFL career turn out?
93 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/brandon-pettigrew.