Josh Freeman was drafted No. 17 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Kansas State. 62 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 17 · #17 overall
Josh Freeman Kansas State Draft
Josh Freeman was drafted No. 17 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Kansas State. 62 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #17
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 62
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 3711th at Kansas State
The pick
How Josh Freeman came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
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Kansas State
Big 12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'6" · 248 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 46 prospect85.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
62 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
- Games played
- 62
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 3711th among Kansas State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3697% of career value
- Final season
- 20156 years after the draft
Around pick 17
Who came off the board on either side of Josh Freeman.
USC · 1× Pro Bowl
Northern Illinois
Tennessee
Missouri
Other QB picks from Kansas State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Josh Freeman in the 2009 NFL Draft
Josh Freeman is a Quarterback out of Kansas State selected No. 17 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2009 NFL Draft. 62 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value Kansas State has produced 85 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 Josh Freeman drafted?
Josh Freeman was selected No. 17 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 17). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/josh-freeman.
What college did Josh Freeman play for?
Josh Freeman played college football at Kansas State in the Big 12. See every Kansas State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kansas-state-wildcats.
How did Josh Freeman's NFL career turn out?
62 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/josh-freeman.