David Buehler was drafted No. 172 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2009 NFL Draft out of USC. 36 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 36 · #172 overall
David Buehler USC Draft
David Buehler was drafted No. 172 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2009 NFL Draft out of USC. 36 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #172
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 36
- Career AV
- 2165th at USC
The pick
How David Buehler came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Kicker K
- College
-
USC
Pac-10 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 227 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 241 prospect42.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Special teams
NFL career
36 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 36
- Career approximate value
- 2165th among USC picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2100% of career value
- Final season
- 20112 years after the draft
Around pick 172
Who came off the board on either side of David Buehler.
Louisville
Ball State
Michigan State
Fresno State
USC in the 2009 draft
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
David Buehler in the 2009 NFL Draft
David Buehler is a Kicker out of USC selected No. 172 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2009 NFL Draft. 36 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value USC has produced 252 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 David Buehler drafted?
David Buehler was selected No. 172 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 36). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/david-buehler.
What college did David Buehler play for?
David Buehler played college football at USC in the Pac-10. See every USC draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/usc-trojans.
How did David Buehler's NFL career turn out?
36 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/david-buehler.