Devin McCourty was drafted No. 27 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Rutgers. 205 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 71 career approximate value
2010 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 27 · #27 overall
Devin McCourty Rutgers Draft
Devin McCourty was drafted No. 27 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Rutgers. 205 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 71 career approximate value
2× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #27
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2010
- NFL games
- 205
- Years as starter
- 13
- Career AV
- 711st at Rutgers
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Devin McCourty came off the board in 2010.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Rutgers
Big East at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 193 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 29 prospect90.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
205 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 71 career approximate value
- Games played
- 205
- Seasons as a starter
- 13
- Career approximate value
- 711st among Rutgers picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 71100% of career value
- Final season
- 202212 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 27
Who came off the board on either side of Devin McCourty.
Florida
Tennessee
Penn State
Boise State
Rutgers in the 2010 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Rutgers
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Devin McCourty in the 2010 NFL Draft
Devin McCourty is a Defensive back out of Rutgers selected No. 27 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2010 NFL Draft. 205 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 71 career approximate value Rutgers has produced 52 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Devin McCourty drafted?
Devin McCourty was selected No. 27 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2010 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 27). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/devin-mccourty.
What college did Devin McCourty play for?
Devin McCourty played college football at Rutgers in the Big East. See every Rutgers draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/rutgers-scarlet-knights.
How did Devin McCourty's NFL career turn out?
205 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 71 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/devin-mccourty.