Derrick Burroughs was drafted No. 14 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Memphis. 58 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #14
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 58
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 1522nd at Memphis
The pick
How Derrick Burroughs came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Memphis
American at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
58 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
- Games played
- 58
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 1522nd among Memphis picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 15100% of career value
- Final season
- 19894 years after the draft
Around pick 14
Who came off the board on either side of Derrick Burroughs.
Ohio State · 3× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
North Carolina · 1× Pro Bowl
Mississippi Valley State · Hall of Fame · 10× All-Pro · 13× Pro Bowl
Memphis in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Memphis
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Derrick Burroughs in the 1985 NFL Draft
Derrick Burroughs is a Defensive back out of Memphis selected No. 14 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1985 NFL Draft. 58 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value Memphis has produced 64 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 Derrick Burroughs drafted?
Derrick Burroughs was selected No. 14 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/derrick-burroughs.
What college did Derrick Burroughs play for?
Derrick Burroughs played college football at Memphis in the American. See every Memphis draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/memphis-tigers.
How did Derrick Burroughs's NFL career turn out?
58 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/derrick-burroughs.