Hakeem Nicks was drafted No. 29 overall by the New York Giants in the 2009 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 92 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 29 · #29 overall
Hakeem Nicks North Carolina Draft
Hakeem Nicks was drafted No. 29 overall by the New York Giants in the 2009 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 92 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #29
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 92
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 4020th at North Carolina
The pick
How Hakeem Nicks came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
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North Carolina
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 212 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 22 prospect91.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
92 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
- Games played
- 92
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 4020th among North Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3792% of career value
- Final season
- 20156 years after the draft
Around pick 29
Who came off the board on either side of Hakeem Nicks.
UConn
Louisville · 1× Pro Bowl
Rutgers
Ohio State
North Carolina in the 2009 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from North Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Hakeem Nicks in the 2009 NFL Draft
Hakeem Nicks is a Wide receiver out of North Carolina selected No. 29 overall by the New York Giants in the 2009 NFL Draft. 92 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value North Carolina has produced 154 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 Hakeem Nicks drafted?
Hakeem Nicks was selected No. 29 overall by the New York Giants in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 29). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/hakeem-nicks.
What college did Hakeem Nicks play for?
Hakeem Nicks played college football at North Carolina in the ACC. See every North Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-tar-heels.
How did Hakeem Nicks's NFL career turn out?
92 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/hakeem-nicks.