Ron Brace was drafted No. 40 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Boston College. 39 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 8 · #40 overall
Ron Brace Boston College Draft
Ron Brace was drafted No. 40 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Boston College. 39 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #40
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 39
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 662nd at Boston College
The pick
How Ron Brace came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
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Boston College
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 330 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 56 prospect81.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
39 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value
- Games played
- 39
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 662nd among Boston College picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6100% of career value
- Final season
- 20123 years after the draft
Around pick 40
Who came off the board on either side of Ron Brace.
USC
Arizona
UConn
Oregon · 3× Pro Bowl
Boston College in the 2009 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Boston College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ron Brace in the 2009 NFL Draft
Ron Brace is a Defensive tackle out of Boston College selected No. 40 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2009 NFL Draft. 39 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value Boston College has produced 117 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 Ron Brace drafted?
Ron Brace was selected No. 40 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/ron-brace.
What college did Ron Brace play for?
Ron Brace played college football at Boston College in the ACC. See every Boston College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/boston-college-eagles.
How did Ron Brace's NFL career turn out?
39 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/ron-brace.