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2009 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 32 · #168 overall

Joe Burnett UCF Draft

Joe Burnett was drafted No. 168 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2009 NFL Draft out of UCF. 15 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value

Overall pick
#168
Round
5
Draft class
2009
NFL games
15
Career AV
136th at UCF

The pick

How Joe Burnett came off the board in 2009.

Drafted by

Pittsburgh Steelers

Rd 5, Pick 32 · #168 overall · AFC North

Full 2009 draft class (256 picks)
Position
Defensive back DB
College
UCF Conference USA at the draft
Measurables
5'9" · 192 lbs
Pre-draft board
36.0 grade
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

15 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value

Games played
15
Career approximate value
136th among UCF picks
AV with the drafting club
1100% of career value
Final season
20090 years after the draft

Around pick 168

Who came off the board on either side of Joe Burnett.

#166 Michael Hamlin DB · DAL Clemson #167 Herman Johnson T · ARI LSU #169 Frank Summers RB · PIT UNLV #170 George Bussey T · NE Louisville

Other DB picks from UCF

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#120 Asante Samuel DB · NE · 2003 UCF · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl #90 Shaquill Griffin DB · SEA · 2017 UCF · 1× Pro Bowl #64 Travis Fisher DB · LAR · 2002 UCF #40 Richie Grant DB · ATL · 2021 UCF #243 Kemal Ishmael DB · ATL · 2013 UCF #66 Josh Robinson DB · MIN · 2012 UCF

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Joe Burnett in the 2009 NFL Draft

Joe Burnett is a Defensive back out of UCF selected No. 168 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2009 NFL Draft. 15 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value UCF has produced 53 NFL draft picks since 1987.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Joe Burnett drafted?

Joe Burnett was selected No. 168 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 32). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/joe-burnett.

What college did Joe Burnett play for?

Joe Burnett played college football at UCF in the Conference USA. See every UCF draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ucf-knights.

How did Joe Burnett's NFL career turn out?

15 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/joe-burnett.