William Middleton was drafted No. 138 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Furman. 49 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 2 · #138 overall
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William Middleton was drafted No. 138 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Furman. 49 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #138
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 49
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 84th at Furman
The pick
How William Middleton came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Furman
Southern at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'10" · 193 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- 30.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
49 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
- Games played
- 49
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 84th among Furman picks
- Final season
- 20123 years after the draft
Around pick 138
Who came off the board on either side of William Middleton.
Michigan
TCU
Missouri
Abilene Christian · 1× Pro Bowl
Other DB picks from Furman
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
William Middleton in the 2009 NFL Draft
William Middleton is a Defensive back out of Furman selected No. 138 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2009 NFL Draft. 49 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value Furman has produced 11 NFL draft picks since 1984.
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 William Middleton drafted?
William Middleton was selected No. 138 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/william-middleton.
What college did William Middleton play for?
William Middleton played college football at Furman in the Southern. See every Furman draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/furman-paladins.
How did William Middleton's NFL career turn out?
49 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/william-middleton.