Larry English was drafted No. 16 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Northern Illinois. 64 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 16 · #16 overall
Larry English Northern Illinois Draft
Larry English was drafted No. 16 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Northern Illinois. 64 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #16
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 64
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 711th at Northern Illinois
The pick
How Larry English came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 255 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 28 prospect89.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
64 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Games played
- 64
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 711th among Northern Illinois picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 7100% of career value
- Final season
- 20145 years after the draft
Around pick 16
Who came off the board on either side of Larry English.
Ohio State · 3× Pro Bowl
USC · 1× Pro Bowl
Kansas State
Tennessee
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Larry English in the 2009 NFL Draft
Larry English is a Linebacker out of Northern Illinois selected No. 16 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2009 NFL Draft. 64 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value Northern Illinois has produced 25 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 Larry English drafted?
Larry English was selected No. 16 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 16). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/larry-english.
What college did Larry English play for?
Larry English played college football at Northern Illinois in the Mid-American. See every Northern Illinois draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northern-illinois-huskies.
How did Larry English's NFL career turn out?
64 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/larry-english.