Darryl Usher was drafted No. 181 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Illinois College. 13 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #181
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 13
The pick
How Darryl Usher came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
13 regular-season games
- Games played
- 13
- Final season
- 19891 years after the draft
Around pick 181
Who came off the board on either side of Darryl Usher.
Indiana
Florida
Tulane
Nebraska-Omaha
Illinois College in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Illinois College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Illinois College · 1× Pro Bowl
#39
Arrelious Benn
WR · TB · 2010
Illinois College
#221
Mike Martin
WR · CIN · 1983
Illinois College
#313
Oliver Williams
WR · CHI · 1983
Illinois College
#74
Pat Bryant
WR · DEN · 2025
Illinois College
#30
A.J. Jenkins
WR · SF · 2012
Illinois College
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Darryl Usher in the 1988 NFL Draft
Darryl Usher is a Wide receiver out of Illinois College selected No. 181 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1988 NFL Draft. 13 regular-season games Illinois College has produced 120 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 Usher drafted?
Darryl Usher was selected No. 181 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/darryl-usher.
What college did Darryl Usher play for?
Darryl Usher played college football at Illinois College in the Midwest. See every Illinois College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/illinois-college-blueboys.
How did Darryl Usher's NFL career turn out?
13 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/darryl-usher.