William Moore was drafted No. 55 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Missouri. 76 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 23 · #55 overall
William Moore Missouri Draft
William Moore was drafted No. 55 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Missouri. 76 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #55
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 76
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 3016th at Missouri
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How William Moore came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Missouri
Big 12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 221 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 57 prospect81.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
76 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value
- Games played
- 76
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 3016th among Missouri picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 30100% of career value
- Final season
- 20156 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 55
Who came off the board on either side of William Moore.
Pittsburgh · 2× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Oklahoma
USC
Utah
Missouri in the 2009 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Missouri
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
William Moore in the 2009 NFL Draft
William Moore is a Defensive back out of Missouri selected No. 55 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2009 NFL Draft. 76 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value Missouri has produced 108 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 William Moore drafted?
William Moore was selected No. 55 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 23). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/william-moore.
What college did William Moore play for?
William Moore played college football at Missouri in the Big 12. See every Missouri draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/missouri-tigers.
How did William Moore's NFL career turn out?
76 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/william-moore.