Derek Tennell was drafted No. 185 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1987 NFL Draft out of UCLA. 75 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #185
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 75
- Career AV
- 3108th at UCLA
The pick
How Derek Tennell came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
UCLA
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
75 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Games played
- 75
- Career approximate value
- 3108th among UCLA picks
- Final season
- 19936 years after the draft
Around pick 185
Who came off the board on either side of Derek Tennell.
Auburn · 1× Pro Bowl
LSU
Florida State
UCLA in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
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The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Derek Tennell in the 1987 NFL Draft
Derek Tennell is a Tight end out of UCLA selected No. 185 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1987 NFL Draft. 75 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value UCLA has produced 180 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 Derek Tennell drafted?
Derek Tennell was selected No. 185 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/derek-tennell.
What college did Derek Tennell play for?
Derek Tennell played college football at UCLA in the Big Ten. See every UCLA draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ucla-bruins.
How did Derek Tennell's NFL career turn out?
75 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/derek-tennell.