Chris Owens was drafted No. 90 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2009 NFL Draft out of San José State. 87 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 26 · #90 overall
Chris Owens San José State Draft
Chris Owens was drafted No. 90 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2009 NFL Draft out of San José State. 87 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #90
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 87
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1112th at San José State
The pick
How Chris Owens came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Measurables
- 5'10" · 181 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 195 prospect49.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
87 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Games played
- 87
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1112th among San José State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 764% of career value
- Final season
- 20156 years after the draft
Around pick 90
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Owens.
Nicholls
South Carolina · 2× Pro Bowl
Penn State
Auburn
San José State in the 2009 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from San José State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Owens in the 2009 NFL Draft
Chris Owens is a Defensive back out of San José State selected No. 90 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2009 NFL Draft. 87 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value San José State has produced 40 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 Owens drafted?
Chris Owens was selected No. 90 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 26). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/chris-owens.
What college did Chris Owens play for?
Chris Owens played college football at San José State in the Western Athletic. See every San José State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/san-jos-state-spartans.
How did Chris Owens's NFL career turn out?
87 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/chris-owens.