Fili Moala was drafted No. 56 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2009 NFL Draft out of USC. 64 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 24 · #56 overall
Fili Moala USC Draft
Fili Moala was drafted No. 56 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2009 NFL Draft out of USC. 64 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #56
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 64
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 1990th at USC
The pick
How Fili Moala came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
USC
Pac-10 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 305 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 63 prospect79.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
64 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value
- Games played
- 64
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 1990th among USC picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 19100% of career value
- Final season
- 20134 years after the draft
Around pick 56
Who came off the board on either side of Fili Moala.
Oklahoma
Missouri · 1× Pro Bowl
Utah
Houston
USC in the 2009 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
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Brian Cushing
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Clay Matthews
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#38
Rey Maualuga
LB · CIN
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#87
Patrick Turner
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#104
Kaluka Maiava
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#117
Kyle Moore
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#172
David Buehler
K · DAL
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#183
Cary Harris
DB · BUF
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#189
Kevin Ellison
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USC
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Fili Moala in the 2009 NFL Draft
Fili Moala is a Defensive tackle out of USC selected No. 56 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2009 NFL Draft. 64 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 19 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 Fili Moala drafted?
Fili Moala was selected No. 56 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 24). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/fili-moala.
What college did Fili Moala play for?
Fili Moala 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 Fili Moala's NFL career turn out?
64 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/fili-moala.