Darryl Hemphill was drafted No. 275 overall by the New York Jets in the 1982 NFL Draft out of West Texas A&M. 3 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #275
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 3
The pick
How Darryl Hemphill came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
- West Texas A&M
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
3 regular-season games
- Games played
- 3
- Final season
- 19820 years after the draft
Around pick 275
Who came off the board on either side of Darryl Hemphill.
Louisiana Tech
Tuskegee
Utah
NC State
West Texas A&M in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from West Texas A&M
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Darryl Hemphill in the 1982 NFL Draft
Darryl Hemphill is a Defensive back out of West Texas A&M selected No. 275 overall by the New York Jets in the 1982 NFL Draft. 3 regular-season games West Texas A&M has produced 8 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 Darryl Hemphill drafted?
Darryl Hemphill was selected No. 275 overall by the New York Jets in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/darryl-hemphill.
What college did Darryl Hemphill play for?
Darryl Hemphill played college football at West Texas A&M. See every West Texas A&M draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/westtexasaandm.
How did Darryl Hemphill's NFL career turn out?
3 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/darryl-hemphill.