LeSean McCoy was drafted No. 53 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Pittsburgh. 170 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 83 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 21 · #53 overall
LeSean McCoy Pittsburgh Draft
LeSean McCoy was drafted No. 53 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Pittsburgh. 170 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 83 career approximate value
2× All-Pro 6× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #53
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 170
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 838th at Pittsburgh
- Pro Bowls
- 6
- All-Pro
- 2
The pick
How LeSean McCoy came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Pittsburgh
Big East at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'10" · 198 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 37 prospect88.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
170 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 83 career approximate value
- Games played
- 170
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 838th among Pittsburgh picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5060% of career value
- Final season
- 202011 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Around pick 53
Who came off the board on either side of LeSean McCoy.
Oregon State
Hawai'i
Oklahoma
Missouri · 1× Pro Bowl
Pittsburgh in the 2009 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Pittsburgh
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Pittsburgh · Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#105
James Conner
RB · PIT · 2017
Pittsburgh · 2× Pro Bowl
#24
Craig Heyward
RB · NO · 1988
Pittsburgh · 1× Pro Bowl
#80
Kevan Barlow
RB · SF · 2001
Pittsburgh
#12
Randy McMillan
RB · IND · 1981
Pittsburgh
#149
Dion Lewis
RB · PHI · 2011
Pittsburgh
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
LeSean McCoy in the 2009 NFL Draft
LeSean McCoy is a Running back out of Pittsburgh selected No. 53 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2009 NFL Draft. 170 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 83 career approximate value Pittsburgh has produced 151 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 LeSean McCoy drafted?
LeSean McCoy was selected No. 53 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 21). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/lesean-mccoy.
What college did LeSean McCoy play for?
LeSean McCoy played college football at Pittsburgh in the Big East. See every Pittsburgh draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/pittsburgh-panthers.
How did LeSean McCoy's NFL career turn out?
170 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 83 career approximate value Accolades: 2× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/lesean-mccoy.