James Casey was drafted No. 152 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Rice. 95 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 16 · #152 overall
James Casey Rice Draft
James Casey was drafted No. 152 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Rice. 95 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #152
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 95
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 711th at Rice
The pick
How James Casey came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Rice
Conference USA at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 246 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 68 prospect79.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
95 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Games played
- 95
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 711th among Rice picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 7100% of career value
- Final season
- 20156 years after the draft
Around pick 152
Who came off the board on either side of James Casey.
South Carolina
Sam Houston
Florida
Ohio State
Rice in the 2009 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Rice
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
James Casey in the 2009 NFL Draft
James Casey is a Tight end out of Rice selected No. 152 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2009 NFL Draft. 95 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value Rice has produced 23 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 James Casey drafted?
James Casey was selected No. 152 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 16). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/james-casey.
What college did James Casey play for?
James Casey played college football at Rice in the Conference USA. See every Rice draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/rice-owls.
How did James Casey's NFL career turn out?
95 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/james-casey.