Leonard Floyd was drafted No. 9 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Georgia. 153 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value
2016 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 9 · #9 overall
Leonard Floyd Georgia Draft
Leonard Floyd was drafted No. 9 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Georgia. 153 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #9
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2016
- NFL games
- 153
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 6319th at Georgia
The pick
How Leonard Floyd came off the board in 2016.
- Position
- Outside linebacker OLB
- College
-
Georgia
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'6" · 244 lbs
- Hometown
- Eastman, GA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 9 prospect91.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
153 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value
- Games played
- 153
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 6319th among Georgia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2133% of career value
- Final season
- 20259 years after the draft
Around pick 9
Who came off the board on either side of Leonard Floyd.
Oregon · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Michigan State · 2× All-Pro
Ohio State
Florida
Georgia in the 2016 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other OLB picks from Georgia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Leonard Floyd in the 2016 NFL Draft
Leonard Floyd is a Outside linebacker out of Georgia selected No. 9 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2016 NFL Draft. 153 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value Georgia has produced 242 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 Leonard Floyd drafted?
Leonard Floyd was selected No. 9 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2016 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/leonard-floyd.
What college did Leonard Floyd play for?
Leonard Floyd played college football at Georgia in the SEC. See every Georgia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/georgia-bulldogs.
How did Leonard Floyd's NFL career turn out?
153 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/leonard-floyd.