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2009 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 9 · #41 overall

Darius Butler UConn Draft

Darius Butler was drafted No. 41 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2009 NFL Draft out of UConn. 124 regular-season games · 22 career approximate value

Overall pick
#41
Round
2
Draft class
2009
NFL games
124
Career AV
227th at UConn

The pick

How Darius Butler came off the board in 2009.

Drafted by

New England Patriots

Rd 2, Pick 9 · #41 overall · AFC East

Full 2009 draft class (256 picks)
Position
Defensive back DB
College
UConn Big East at the draft
Measurables
5'10" · 183 lbs
Pre-draft board
No. 35 prospect88.0 grade
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

124 regular-season games · 22 career approximate value

Games played
124
Career approximate value
227th among UConn picks
AV with the drafting club
523% of career value
Final season
20178 years after the draft

Around pick 41

Who came off the board on either side of Darius Butler.

#39 Eben Britton T · JAX Arizona #40 Ron Brace DT · NE Boston College #42 Jairus Byrd DB · BUF Oregon · 3× Pro Bowl #43 Everette Brown DE · CAR Florida State

UConn in the 2009 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#27 Donald Brown RB · IND UConn #60 Will Beatty T · NYG UConn #63 Cody Brown LB · ARI UConn

Other DB picks from UConn

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#100 Tyvon Branch DB · LV · 2008 UConn #249 Robert McClain DB · CAR · 2010 UConn #64 Dwayne Gratz DB · JAX · 2013 UConn #70 Blidi Wreh-Wilson DB · TEN · 2013 UConn #221 Ted Walton DB · PIT · 1980 UConn

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Darius Butler in the 2009 NFL Draft

Darius Butler is a Defensive back out of UConn selected No. 41 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2009 NFL Draft. 124 regular-season games · 22 career approximate value UConn has produced 37 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Darius Butler drafted?

Darius Butler was selected No. 41 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/darius-butler.

What college did Darius Butler play for?

Darius Butler played college football at UConn in the Big East. See every UConn draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/uconn-huskies.

How did Darius Butler's NFL career turn out?

124 regular-season games · 22 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/darius-butler.