Alyssa Barbieri
April 16, 2024 9:30 am CT
The Chicago Bears have the first overall pick for the second straight year (courtesy of the Carolina Panthers) in the 2024 NFL draft. But they also have the ninth overall selection for the second straight year. Although, will they stay put and make the pick this time?
When looking at the history of the No. 9 pick, there have been seven Pro Bowlers and three of them have also been voted All-Pros. There’s also a couple of future Hall of Famers among the group at linebacker and offensive tackle.
Here’s a look at every player drafted ninth overall in the last 20 years dating back to 2004.
2023: DT Jalen Carter, Eagles
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – DECEMBER 18: Jalen Carter #98 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on during the fourth quarter Seahawks at Lumen Field on December 18, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
2022: OT Charles Cross, Seahawks
Aug 18, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Charles Cross (67) blocks against the Chicago Bears during the second quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
2021: DB Patrick Surtain, Broncos
Oct 2, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) warms up before a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
2020: DB CJ Henderson, Jaguars
Aug 17, 2020; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback CJ Henderson (21) looks on during training camp at Dream Finders Homes Practice Complex. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports
2019: DT Ed Oliver, Bills
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 24: Ed Oliver #91 of the Buffalo Bills reacts after a safety against the Detroit Lions during the third quarter at Ford Field on November 24, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
2018: OT Mike McGlinchey, 49ers
November 13, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey (69) during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
2017: WR John Ross, Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) runs drills during warmups before the first quarter of the NFL Week 1 game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Cincinnati Bengals at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019.
Cincinnati Bengals At Seattle Seahawks
2016: EDGE Leonard Floyd, Bears
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 05: Leonard Floyd #94 of the Chicago Bears reacts during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers in the game at Soldier Field on September 05, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
2015: OG Ereck Flowers, Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – SEPTEMBER 18: Ereck Flowers #74 of the New York Giants in action against Kasim Edebali #91 of the New Orleans Saints during their game at MetLife Stadium on September 18, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
2014: LB Anthony Barr, Vikings
Dec 31, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr (55) reacts to a safety during the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
2013: DB Dee Milliner, Jets
Aug 4, 2014; Cortland, NY, USA; New York Jets cornerback Dee Milliner (27) walks out to the field prior to the start of training camp at SUNY Cortland. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
2012: LB Luke Kuechly, Panthers
Sep 22, 2019; Glendale, AZ, USA; Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
2011: OT Tyron Smith, Cowboys
Aug 21, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyron Smith (77) blocs Houston Texans outside linebacker Jordan Jenkins (50) in the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
2010: RB C.J. Spiller, Bills
ORCHARD PARK, NY – OCTOBER 19: C.J. Spiller #28 of the Buffalo Bills warms up before the first half against the Minnesota Vikings at Ralph Wilson Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
2009: DT B.J. Raji, Packers
Nov 22, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Green Bay Packers defensive end B.J. Raji (90) against the Minnesota Vikings at TCF Bank Stadium. The Packers defeated the Vikings 30-15. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
2008: LB Keith Rivers, Bengals
2009.09.20 BENGALS SPORTS : The Cincinnati Bengals Keith Rivers makes a call at the line of scrimmage against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay Sunday September 20, 2009. The Enquirer/Jeff Swinger
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2007: WR Ted Ginn, Dolphins
Sept. 14, 2008; Glendale, AZ, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver (19) Ted Ginn Jr against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Arizona defeated Miami 31-10. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
2006: LB Ernie Sims, Lions
December 7, 2008; Detroit, MI, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) fights off the tackle by Detroit Lions linebacker Ernie Sims (50) in the third quarter at Ford Field. The Vikings defeated the Lions 20-16. Mandatory Credit: Leon Halip-USA TODAY Sports
2005: DB Carlos Rogers, Redskins
Dec. 26, 2010; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Washington Redskins corner back Carlos Rogers (22) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first half at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Stamey-USA TODAY Sports
2004: WR Reggie Williams, Jaguars
Oct 1, 2006; Landover, MD, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver (11) Reggie Williams carries the ball after a reception as Washington Redskins safety (29) Mike Rumph is unable to tackle him in the first quarter at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Williams scored a touchdown on this play to give the Jaguars the lead 10-7. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports Copyright © James Lang
