Eugene Monroe was drafted No. 8 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Virginia. 93 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 8 · #8 overall
Eugene Monroe Virginia Draft
Eugene Monroe was drafted No. 8 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Virginia. 93 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #8
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 93
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 3223rd at Virginia
The pick
How Eugene Monroe came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Virginia
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 309 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 5 prospect96.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
93 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
- Games played
- 93
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 3223rd among Virginia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2269% of career value
- Final season
- 20156 years after the draft
Around pick 8
Who came off the board on either side of Eugene Monroe.
Alabama
Maryland
Boston College · 1× Pro Bowl
Texas Tech
Virginia in the 2009 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Virginia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eugene Monroe in the 2009 NFL Draft
Eugene Monroe is a Offensive tackle out of Virginia selected No. 8 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2009 NFL Draft. 93 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value Virginia has produced 104 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 Eugene Monroe drafted?
Eugene Monroe was selected No. 8 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/eugene-monroe.
What college did Eugene Monroe play for?
Eugene Monroe played college football at Virginia in the ACC. See every Virginia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-cavaliers.
How did Eugene Monroe's NFL career turn out?
93 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/eugene-monroe.