E.J. Biggers was drafted No. 217 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Western Michigan. 92 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 8 · #217 overall
E.J. Biggers Western Michigan Draft
E.J. Biggers was drafted No. 217 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Western Michigan. 92 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #217
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 92
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1313th at Western Michigan
The pick
How E.J. Biggers came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 180 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- 20.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
92 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Games played
- 92
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1313th among Western Michigan picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 969% of career value
- Final season
- 20156 years after the draft
Around pick 217
Who came off the board on either side of E.J. Biggers.
BYU
South Carolina
Colorado College
LSU
Western Michigan in the 2009 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Western Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
E.J. Biggers in the 2009 NFL Draft
E.J. Biggers is a Defensive back out of Western Michigan selected No. 217 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2009 NFL Draft. 92 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Western Michigan has produced 30 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 E.J. Biggers drafted?
E.J. Biggers was selected No. 217 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/e-j-biggers.
What college did E.J. Biggers play for?
E.J. Biggers played college football at Western Michigan in the Mid-American. See every Western Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/western-michigan-broncos.
How did E.J. Biggers's NFL career turn out?
92 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/e-j-biggers.