Donald Brown was drafted No. 27 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2009 NFL Draft out of UConn. 89 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 27 · #27 overall
Donald Brown UConn Draft
Donald Brown was drafted No. 27 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2009 NFL Draft out of UConn. 89 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #27
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 89
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 256th at UConn
The pick
How Donald Brown came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
UConn
Big East at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'10" · 210 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 30 prospect89.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
89 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
- Games played
- 89
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 256th among UConn picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2184% of career value
- Final season
- 20156 years after the draft
Around pick 27
Who came off the board on either side of Donald Brown.
Illinois College · 2× Pro Bowl
USC · 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Louisville · 1× Pro Bowl
North Carolina
UConn in the 2009 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from UConn
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Donald Brown
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Maryland
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Donald Brown in the 2009 NFL Draft
Donald Brown is a Running back out of UConn selected No. 27 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2009 NFL Draft. 89 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 25 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.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Donald Brown drafted?
Donald Brown was selected No. 27 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 27). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/donald-brown.
What college did Donald Brown play for?
Donald Brown 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 Donald Brown's NFL career turn out?
89 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/donald-brown.