Robert Ayers was drafted No. 18 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Tennessee. 120 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 18 · #18 overall
Robert Ayers Tennessee Draft
Robert Ayers was drafted No. 18 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Tennessee. 120 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #18
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 120
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 2751st at Tennessee
The pick
How Robert Ayers came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Tennessee
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 272 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 15 prospect93.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
120 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Games played
- 120
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 2751st among Tennessee picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1348% of career value
- Final season
- 20178 years after the draft
Around pick 18
Who came off the board on either side of Robert Ayers.
Northern Illinois
Kansas State
Missouri
Oklahoma State
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Robert Ayers in the 2009 NFL Draft
Robert Ayers is a Defensive end out of Tennessee selected No. 18 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2009 NFL Draft. 120 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Tennessee has produced 214 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 Robert Ayers drafted?
Robert Ayers was selected No. 18 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 18). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/robert-ayers.
What college did Robert Ayers play for?
Robert Ayers played college football at Tennessee in the SEC. See every Tennessee draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tennessee-volunteers.
How did Robert Ayers's NFL career turn out?
120 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/robert-ayers.