Connor Barwin was drafted No. 46 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Cincinnati. 142 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 14 · #46 overall
Connor Barwin Cincinnati Draft
Connor Barwin was drafted No. 46 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Cincinnati. 142 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #46
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 142
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 515th at Cincinnati
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Connor Barwin came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Cincinnati
Big East at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 256 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 47 prospect85.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
142 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value
- Games played
- 142
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 515th among Cincinnati picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1631% of career value
- Final season
- 20189 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 46
Who came off the board on either side of Connor Barwin.
West Virginia
Virginia
Ohio
Texas Tech
Cincinnati in the 2009 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Cincinnati
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Connor Barwin in the 2009 NFL Draft
Connor Barwin is a Defensive end out of Cincinnati selected No. 46 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2009 NFL Draft. 142 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value Cincinnati has produced 74 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 Connor Barwin drafted?
Connor Barwin was selected No. 46 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 14). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/connor-barwin.
What college did Connor Barwin play for?
Connor Barwin played college football at Cincinnati in the Big East. See every Cincinnati draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/cincinnati-bearcats.
How did Connor Barwin's NFL career turn out?
142 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/connor-barwin.