Thomas Morstead was drafted No. 164 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2009 NFL Draft out of SMU. 272 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 28 · #164 overall
Thomas Morstead SMU Draft
Thomas Morstead was drafted No. 164 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2009 NFL Draft out of SMU. 272 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #164
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 272
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2910th at SMU
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Thomas Morstead came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Punter P
- College
-
SMU
Conference USA at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 225 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- 39.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Special teams
NFL career
272 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Games played
- 272
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2910th among SMU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2276% of career value
- Final season
- 202516 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 164
Who came off the board on either side of Thomas Morstead.
South Carolina
Oklahoma
Clemson
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Thomas Morstead in the 2009 NFL Draft
Thomas Morstead is a Punter out of SMU selected No. 164 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2009 NFL Draft. 272 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value SMU has produced 55 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 Thomas Morstead drafted?
Thomas Morstead was selected No. 164 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 28). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/thomas-morstead.
What college did Thomas Morstead play for?
Thomas Morstead played college football at SMU in the Conference USA. See every SMU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/smu-mustangs.
How did Thomas Morstead's NFL career turn out?
272 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/thomas-morstead.