Tyrone McKenzie was drafted No. 97 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2009 NFL Draft out of South Florida. 19 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 33 · #97 overall
Tyrone McKenzie South Florida Draft
Tyrone McKenzie was drafted No. 97 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2009 NFL Draft out of South Florida. 19 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #97
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 19
- Career AV
- 122nd at South Florida
The pick
How Tyrone McKenzie came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 243 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 76 prospect76.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
19 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 19
- Career approximate value
- 122nd among South Florida picks
- Final season
- 20123 years after the draft
Around pick 97
Who came off the board on either side of Tyrone McKenzie.
Alabama
Oregon State
Missouri
Oklahoma
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tyrone McKenzie in the 2009 NFL Draft
Tyrone McKenzie is a Linebacker out of South Florida selected No. 97 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2009 NFL Draft. 19 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value South Florida has produced 30 NFL draft picks since 2001.
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 Tyrone McKenzie drafted?
Tyrone McKenzie was selected No. 97 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 33). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/tyrone-mckenzie.
What college did Tyrone McKenzie play for?
Tyrone McKenzie played college football at South Florida in the Big East. See every South Florida draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/south-florida-bulls.
How did Tyrone McKenzie's NFL career turn out?
19 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/tyrone-mckenzie.