Captain Munnerlyn was drafted No. 216 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2009 NFL Draft out of South Carolina. 154 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 7 · #216 overall
Captain Munnerlyn South Carolina Draft
Captain Munnerlyn was drafted No. 216 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2009 NFL Draft out of South Carolina. 154 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #216
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 154
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 3520th at South Carolina
The pick
How Captain Munnerlyn came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
South Carolina
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'9" · 182 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 114 prospect65.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
154 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value
- Games played
- 154
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 3520th among South Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2469% of career value
- Final season
- 20189 years after the draft
Around pick 216
Who came off the board on either side of Captain Munnerlyn.
Weber State
BYU
Western Michigan
Colorado College
South Carolina in the 2009 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from South Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Stephon Gilmore
DB · BUF · 2012
South Carolina · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#24
Johnathan Joseph
DB · CIN · 2006
South Carolina · 2× Pro Bowl
#8
Jaycee Horn
DB · CAR · 2021
South Carolina · 2× Pro Bowl
#59
Sheldon Brown
DB · PHI · 2002
South Carolina
#10
Dunta Robinson
DB · HOU · 2004
South Carolina
#68
Andre' Goodman
DB · DET · 2002
South Carolina
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Captain Munnerlyn in the 2009 NFL Draft
Captain Munnerlyn is a Defensive back out of South Carolina selected No. 216 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2009 NFL Draft. 154 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value South Carolina has produced 127 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 Captain Munnerlyn drafted?
Captain Munnerlyn was selected No. 216 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/captain-munnerlyn.
What college did Captain Munnerlyn play for?
Captain Munnerlyn played college football at South Carolina in the SEC. See every South Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/south-carolina-gamecocks.
How did Captain Munnerlyn's NFL career turn out?
154 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/captain-munnerlyn.