Darrius Heyward-Bey was drafted No. 7 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Maryland. 144 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 7 · #7 overall
Darrius Heyward-Bey Maryland Draft
Darrius Heyward-Bey was drafted No. 7 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Maryland. 144 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #7
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 144
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 2327th at Maryland
The pick
How Darrius Heyward-Bey came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Maryland
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 210 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 25 prospect90.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
144 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
- Games played
- 144
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 2327th among Maryland picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1774% of career value
- Final season
- 20189 years after the draft
Around pick 7
Who came off the board on either side of Darrius Heyward-Bey.
USC
Alabama
Virginia
Boston College · 1× Pro Bowl
Maryland in the 2009 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Maryland
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Stefon Diggs
WR · MIN · 2015
Maryland · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#153
Jermaine Lewis
WR · BAL · 1996
Maryland · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
#24
D.J. Moore
WR · CAR · 2018
Maryland
#58
Torrey Smith
WR · BAL · 2011
Maryland
#116
Vernon Joines
WR · CLE · 1989
Maryland
#278
James Milling
WR · ATL · 1988
Maryland
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Darrius Heyward-Bey in the 2009 NFL Draft
Darrius Heyward-Bey is a Wide receiver out of Maryland selected No. 7 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2009 NFL Draft. 144 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value Maryland has produced 113 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 Darrius Heyward-Bey drafted?
Darrius Heyward-Bey was selected No. 7 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/darrius-heyward-bey.
What college did Darrius Heyward-Bey play for?
Darrius Heyward-Bey played college football at Maryland in the ACC. See every Maryland draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/maryland-terrapins.
How did Darrius Heyward-Bey's NFL career turn out?
144 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/darrius-heyward-bey.