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2009 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 25 · #234 overall

Darryl Richard Georgia Tech Draft

Darryl Richard was drafted No. 234 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Georgia Tech. No regular-season snaps on record.

Overall pick
#234
Round
7
Draft class
2009

The pick

How Darryl Richard came off the board in 2009.

Drafted by

New England Patriots

Rd 7, Pick 25 · #234 overall · AFC East

Full 2009 draft class (256 picks)
Position
Defensive tackle DT
College
Georgia Tech ACC at the draft
Measurables
6'3" · 303 lbs
Pre-draft board
No. 197 prospect49.0 grade
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

No regular-season snaps on record.

No regular-season career on record yet.

Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.

See the rest of the 2009 class

Around pick 234

Who came off the board on either side of Darryl Richard.

#232 Julian Edelman WR · NE Kent State #233 Sammie Stroughter WR · TB Oregon State #235 Zack Follett LB · DET California #236 Jaimie Thomas T · IND Maryland

Georgia Tech in the 2009 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#70 Michael Johnson DE · CIN Georgia Tech #181 Andrew Gardner T · MIA Georgia Tech #210 Vance Walker DT · ATL Georgia Tech

Other DT picks from Georgia Tech

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

#63 Adam Gotsis DT · DEN · 2016 Georgia Tech #210 Vance Walker DT · ATL Georgia Tech

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Darryl Richard in the 2009 NFL Draft

Darryl Richard is a Defensive tackle out of Georgia Tech selected No. 234 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2009 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Georgia Tech has produced 89 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 Darryl Richard drafted?

Darryl Richard was selected No. 234 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 25). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/darryl-richard.

What college did Darryl Richard play for?

Darryl Richard played college football at Georgia Tech in the ACC. See every Georgia Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/georgia-tech-yellow-jackets.

How did Darryl Richard's NFL career turn out?

No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/darryl-richard.