Louis Vasquez was drafted No. 78 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Texas Tech. 102 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 59 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 14 · #78 overall
Louis Vasquez Texas Tech Draft
Louis Vasquez was drafted No. 78 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Texas Tech. 102 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 59 career approximate value
1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #78
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 102
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 593rd at Texas Tech
- Pro Bowls
- 1
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Louis Vasquez came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
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Texas Tech
Big 12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 333 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 146 prospect59.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
102 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 59 career approximate value
- Games played
- 102
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 593rd among Texas Tech picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2542% of career value
- Final season
- 20156 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 78
Who came off the board on either side of Louis Vasquez.
Wisconsin
Alabama
Maryland
Texas Tech in the 2009 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Texas Tech
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Louis Vasquez in the 2009 NFL Draft
Louis Vasquez is a Guard out of Texas Tech selected No. 78 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2009 NFL Draft. 102 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 59 career approximate value Texas Tech has produced 89 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 Louis Vasquez drafted?
Louis Vasquez was selected No. 78 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 14). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/louis-vasquez.
What college did Louis Vasquez play for?
Louis Vasquez played college football at Texas Tech in the Big 12. See every Texas Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-tech-red-raiders.
How did Louis Vasquez's NFL career turn out?
102 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 59 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/louis-vasquez.