Paul Kruger was drafted No. 57 overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Utah. 114 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 25 · #57 overall
Paul Kruger Utah Draft
Paul Kruger was drafted No. 57 overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Utah. 114 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #57
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 114
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 2920th at Utah
The pick
How Paul Kruger came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Utah
Mountain West at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 263 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 36 prospect88.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
114 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Games played
- 114
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 2920th among Utah picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 724% of career value
- Final season
- 20167 years after the draft
Around pick 57
Who came off the board on either side of Paul Kruger.
Missouri · 1× Pro Bowl
USC
Houston
Troy
Utah in the 2009 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Utah
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Paul Kruger in the 2009 NFL Draft
Paul Kruger is a Defensive end out of Utah selected No. 57 overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2009 NFL Draft. 114 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value Utah has produced 97 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 Paul Kruger drafted?
Paul Kruger was selected No. 57 overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 25). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/paul-kruger.
What college did Paul Kruger play for?
Paul Kruger played college football at Utah in the Mountain West. See every Utah draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/utah-utes.
How did Paul Kruger's NFL career turn out?
114 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/paul-kruger.