Knowshon Moreno was drafted No. 12 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Georgia. 63 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 12 · #12 overall
Knowshon Moreno Georgia Draft
Knowshon Moreno was drafted No. 12 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Georgia. 63 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #12
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 63
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 3343rd at Georgia
The pick
How Knowshon Moreno came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Georgia
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 217 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 12 prospect94.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
63 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Games played
- 63
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 3343rd among Georgia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3297% of career value
- Final season
- 20145 years after the draft
Around pick 12
Who came off the board on either side of Knowshon Moreno.
Texas Tech
Penn State
Texas · 4× Pro Bowl
Ohio State · 3× Pro Bowl
Georgia in the 2009 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Georgia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Georgia · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#35
Nick Chubb
RB · CLE · 2018
Georgia · 4× Pro Bowl
#10
Todd Gurley
RB · LAR · 2015
Georgia · 2× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#63
James Cook
RB · BUF · 2022
Georgia · 3× Pro Bowl
#114
Herschel Walker
RB · DAL · 1985
Georgia · 2× Pro Bowl
#3
Garrison Hearst
RB · ARI · 1993
Georgia · 2× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Knowshon Moreno in the 2009 NFL Draft
Knowshon Moreno is a Running back out of Georgia selected No. 12 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2009 NFL Draft. 63 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Georgia has produced 242 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 Knowshon Moreno drafted?
Knowshon Moreno was selected No. 12 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/knowshon-moreno.
What college did Knowshon Moreno play for?
Knowshon Moreno played college football at Georgia in the SEC. See every Georgia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/georgia-bulldogs.
How did Knowshon Moreno's NFL career turn out?
63 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/knowshon-moreno.