Henry Melton was drafted No. 105 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Texas. 80 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 5 · #105 overall
Henry Melton Texas Draft
Henry Melton was drafted No. 105 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Texas. 80 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #105
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 80
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 2548th at Texas
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Henry Melton came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Texas
Big 12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 269 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 227 prospect44.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
80 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
- Games played
- 80
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 2548th among Texas picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2184% of career value
- Final season
- 20156 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 105
Who came off the board on either side of Henry Melton.
Clemson
USC
Arkansas
Arizona
Texas in the 2009 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Texas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Henry Melton in the 2009 NFL Draft
Henry Melton is a Defensive end out of Texas selected No. 105 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2009 NFL Draft. 80 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value Texas has produced 206 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 Henry Melton drafted?
Henry Melton was selected No. 105 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/henry-melton.
What college did Henry Melton play for?
Henry Melton played college football at Texas in the Big 12. See every Texas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-longhorns.
How did Henry Melton's NFL career turn out?
80 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/henry-melton.