Kevin Ellison was drafted No. 189 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2009 NFL Draft out of USC. 13 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 16 · #189 overall
Kevin Ellison USC Draft
Kevin Ellison was drafted No. 189 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2009 NFL Draft out of USC. 13 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #189
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 13
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 4149th at USC
The pick
How Kevin Ellison came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
USC
Pac-10 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 227 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 150 prospect58.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
13 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value
- Games played
- 13
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 4149th among USC picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4100% of career value
- Final season
- 20090 years after the draft
Around pick 189
Who came off the board on either side of Kevin Ellison.
Cincinnati
Utah
Oregon State
San José State
USC in the 2009 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Mark Sanchez
QB · NYJ
USC
#15
Brian Cushing
LB · HOU
USC · 1× Pro Bowl
#26
Clay Matthews
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USC · 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
#38
Rey Maualuga
LB · CIN
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#56
Fili Moala
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#87
Patrick Turner
WR · MIA
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#104
Kaluka Maiava
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#117
Kyle Moore
DE · TB
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#172
David Buehler
K · DAL
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#183
Cary Harris
DB · BUF
USC
Other LB picks from USC
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
USC · Hall of Fame · 6× All-Pro · 12× Pro Bowl
#26
Clay Matthews
LB · GB
USC · 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
#3
Chip Banks
LB · CLE · 1982
USC · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#45
Lofa Tatupu
LB · SEA · 2005
USC · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#5
Duane Bickett
LB · IND · 1985
USC · 1× Pro Bowl
#68
Jack Del Rio
LB · NO · 1985
USC · 1× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kevin Ellison in the 2009 NFL Draft
Kevin Ellison is a Linebacker out of USC selected No. 189 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2009 NFL Draft. 13 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value USC has produced 252 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 Kevin Ellison drafted?
Kevin Ellison was selected No. 189 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 16). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/kevin-ellison.
What college did Kevin Ellison play for?
Kevin Ellison played college football at USC in the Pac-10. See every USC draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/usc-trojans.
How did Kevin Ellison's NFL career turn out?
13 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/kevin-ellison.