Rey Maualuga was drafted No. 38 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2009 NFL Draft out of USC. 120 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 6 · #38 overall
Rey Maualuga USC Draft
Rey Maualuga was drafted No. 38 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2009 NFL Draft out of USC. 120 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #38
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 120
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 4934th at USC
The pick
How Rey Maualuga came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
USC
Pac-10 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 249 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 24 prospect91.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
120 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value
- Games played
- 120
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 4934th among USC picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4796% of career value
- Final season
- 20178 years after the draft
Around pick 38
Who came off the board on either side of Rey Maualuga.
Ohio State
Wake Forest
Arizona
Boston College
USC in the 2009 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Mark Sanchez
QB · NYJ
USC
#15
Brian Cushing
LB · HOU
USC · 1× Pro Bowl
#26
Clay Matthews
LB · GB
USC · 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
#56
Fili Moala
DT · IND
USC
#87
Patrick Turner
WR · MIA
USC
#104
Kaluka Maiava
LB · CLE
USC
#117
Kyle Moore
DE · TB
USC
#172
David Buehler
K · DAL
USC
#183
Cary Harris
DB · BUF
USC
#189
Kevin Ellison
LB · LAC
USC
Other LB picks from USC
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
USC · Hall of Fame · 6× All-Pro · 12× Pro Bowl
#26
Clay Matthews
LB · GB
USC · 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
#3
Chip Banks
LB · CLE · 1982
USC · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#45
Lofa Tatupu
LB · SEA · 2005
USC · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#5
Duane Bickett
LB · IND · 1985
USC · 1× Pro Bowl
#68
Jack Del Rio
LB · NO · 1985
USC · 1× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Rey Maualuga in the 2009 NFL Draft
Rey Maualuga is a Linebacker out of USC selected No. 38 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2009 NFL Draft. 120 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value USC has produced 252 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 Rey Maualuga drafted?
Rey Maualuga was selected No. 38 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/rey-maualuga.
What college did Rey Maualuga play for?
Rey Maualuga played college football at USC in the Pac-10. See every USC draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/usc-trojans.
How did Rey Maualuga's NFL career turn out?
120 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/rey-maualuga.