Daren Gilbert was drafted No. 38 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Cal State Fullerton. 42 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #38
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 42
- Career AV
- 95th at Cal State Fullerton
The pick
How Daren Gilbert came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
- Cal State Fullerton
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
42 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value
- Games played
- 42
- Career approximate value
- 95th among Cal State Fullerton picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 9100% of career value
- Final season
- 19883 years after the draft
Around pick 38
Who came off the board on either side of Daren Gilbert.
UNLV · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Indiana State
Virginia
Cal State Fullerton in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Cal State Fullerton
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Daren Gilbert in the 1985 NFL Draft
Daren Gilbert is a Offensive tackle out of Cal State Fullerton selected No. 38 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1985 NFL Draft. 42 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value Cal State Fullerton has produced 19 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 Daren Gilbert drafted?
Daren Gilbert was selected No. 38 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/daren-gilbert.
What college did Daren Gilbert play for?
Daren Gilbert played college football at Cal State Fullerton. See every Cal State Fullerton draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/calstatefullerton.
How did Daren Gilbert's NFL career turn out?
42 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/daren-gilbert.