Chris Clemons was drafted No. 165 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Clemson. 80 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 29 · #165 overall
Chris Clemons Clemson Draft
Chris Clemons was drafted No. 165 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Clemson. 80 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #165
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 80
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2045th at Clemson
The pick
How Chris Clemons came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
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Clemson
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 208 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 121 prospect63.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
80 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Games played
- 80
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2045th among Clemson picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1995% of career value
- Final season
- 20156 years after the draft
Around pick 165
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Clemons.
Oklahoma
SMU · 1× Pro Bowl
LSU
Clemson in the 2009 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Clemson
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Clemson · Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
#11
Donnell Woolford
DB · CHI · 1989
Clemson · 1× Pro Bowl
#10
Terry Kinard
DB · NYG · 1983
Clemson · 1× Pro Bowl
#57
Justin Miller
DB · NYJ · 2005
Clemson · 1× Pro Bowl
#40
Dexter McCleon
DB · LAR · 1997
Clemson
#102
Bashaud Breeland
DB · WAS · 2014
Clemson
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Clemons in the 2009 NFL Draft
Chris Clemons is a Defensive back out of Clemson selected No. 165 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2009 NFL Draft. 80 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Clemson has produced 199 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 Chris Clemons drafted?
Chris Clemons was selected No. 165 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 29). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/chris-clemons.
What college did Chris Clemons play for?
Chris Clemons played college football at Clemson in the ACC. See every Clemson draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/clemson-tigers.
How did Chris Clemons's NFL career turn out?
80 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/chris-clemons.