Derrick Williams was drafted No. 82 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 18 regular-season games
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 18 · #82 overall
Derrick Williams Penn State Draft
Derrick Williams was drafted No. 82 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 18 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #82
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 18
The pick
How Derrick Williams came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Penn State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 194 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 71 prospect78.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
18 regular-season games
- Games played
- 18
- Final season
- 20101 years after the draft
Around pick 82
Who came off the board on either side of Derrick Williams.
Maryland
Texas
North Carolina
Ole Miss · 1× Pro Bowl
Penn State in the 2009 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Penn State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Chris Godwin
WR · TB · 2017
Penn State · 1× Pro Bowl
#61
Allen Robinson
WR · JAX · 2014
Penn State · 1× Pro Bowl
#100
Michael Robinson
WR · SF · 2006
Penn State · 1× Pro Bowl
#52
Bobby Engram
WR · CHI · 1996
Penn State
#25
O.J. McDuffie
WR · MIA · 1993
Penn State
#55
Joe Jurevicius
WR · NYG · 1998
Penn State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Derrick Williams in the 2009 NFL Draft
Derrick Williams is a Wide receiver out of Penn State selected No. 82 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2009 NFL Draft. 18 regular-season games Penn State has produced 248 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 Derrick Williams drafted?
Derrick Williams was selected No. 82 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 18). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/derrick-williams.
What college did Derrick Williams play for?
Derrick Williams played college football at Penn State in the Big Ten. See every Penn State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/penn-state-nittany-lions.
How did Derrick Williams's NFL career turn out?
18 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/derrick-williams.