Shonn Greene was drafted No. 65 overall by the New York Jets in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Iowa. 85 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 1 · #65 overall
Shonn Greene Iowa Draft
Shonn Greene was drafted No. 65 overall by the New York Jets in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Iowa. 85 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #65
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 85
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 2348th at Iowa
The pick
How Shonn Greene came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Iowa
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 227 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 65 prospect79.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
85 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
- Games played
- 85
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 2348th among Iowa picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2087% of career value
- Final season
- 20145 years after the draft
Around pick 65
Who came off the board on either side of Shonn Greene.
UConn
North Carolina
Purdue
Iowa in the 2009 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Iowa
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Shonn Greene in the 2009 NFL Draft
Shonn Greene is a Running back out of Iowa selected No. 65 overall by the New York Jets in the 2009 NFL Draft. 85 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value Iowa has produced 164 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 Shonn Greene drafted?
Shonn Greene was selected No. 65 overall by the New York Jets in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/shonn-greene.
What college did Shonn Greene play for?
Shonn Greene played college football at Iowa in the Big Ten. See every Iowa draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/iowa-hawkeyes.
How did Shonn Greene's NFL career turn out?
85 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/shonn-greene.