C.J. Spiller was drafted No. 9 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Clemson. 90 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
2010 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 9 · #9 overall
C.J. Spiller Clemson Draft
C.J. Spiller was drafted No. 9 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Clemson. 90 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #9
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2010
- NFL games
- 90
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 3426th at Clemson
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How C.J. Spiller came off the board in 2010.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Clemson
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 196 lbs
- Hometown
- Lake Butler, FL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 7 prospect95.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
90 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
- Games played
- 90
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 3426th among Clemson picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3294% of career value
- Final season
- 20177 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 9
Who came off the board on either side of C.J. Spiller.
Florida · 3× Pro Bowl
Alabama
California
Rutgers
Clemson in the 2010 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Clemson
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
C.J. Spiller in the 2010 NFL Draft
C.J. Spiller is a Running back out of Clemson selected No. 9 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2010 NFL Draft. 90 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value Clemson has produced 199 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 C.J. Spiller drafted?
C.J. Spiller was selected No. 9 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2010 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/c-j-spiller.
What college did C.J. Spiller play for?
C.J. Spiller played college football at Clemson in the ACC. See every Clemson draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/clemson-tigers.
How did C.J. Spiller's NFL career turn out?
90 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/c-j-spiller.