Brian Orakpo was drafted No. 13 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Texas. 132 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 13 · #13 overall
Brian Orakpo Texas Draft
Brian Orakpo was drafted No. 13 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Texas. 132 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value
4× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #13
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 132
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 5810th at Texas
- Pro Bowls
- 4
The pick
How Brian Orakpo came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Texas
Big 12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 263 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 9 prospect95.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
132 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value
- Games played
- 132
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 5810th among Texas picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3357% of career value
- Final season
- 20189 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 4× Pro Bowl
Around pick 13
Who came off the board on either side of Brian Orakpo.
Penn State
Georgia
Ohio State · 3× Pro Bowl
USC · 1× Pro Bowl
Texas in the 2009 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Texas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Brian Orakpo in the 2009 NFL Draft
Brian Orakpo is a Linebacker out of Texas selected No. 13 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2009 NFL Draft. 132 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value Texas has produced 206 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 Brian Orakpo drafted?
Brian Orakpo was selected No. 13 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 13). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/brian-orakpo.
What college did Brian Orakpo play for?
Brian Orakpo played college football at Texas in the Big 12. See every Texas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-longhorns.
How did Brian Orakpo's NFL career turn out?
132 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value Accolades: 4× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/brian-orakpo.