Darren Carrington was drafted No. 134 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Northern Arizona. 112 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #134
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 112
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 222nd at Northern Arizona
The pick
How Darren Carrington came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
112 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Games played
- 112
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 222nd among Northern Arizona picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 29% of career value
- Final season
- 19967 years after the draft
Around pick 134
Who came off the board on either side of Darren Carrington.
Towson · 2× Pro Bowl
Western Michigan
San Diego State
Alabama
Northern Arizona in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Northern Arizona
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Darren Carrington in the 1989 NFL Draft
Darren Carrington is a Defensive back out of Northern Arizona selected No. 134 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1989 NFL Draft. 112 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Northern Arizona 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 Darren Carrington drafted?
Darren Carrington was selected No. 134 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/darren-carrington.
What college did Darren Carrington play for?
Darren Carrington played college football at Northern Arizona in the Big Sky. See every Northern Arizona draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northern-arizona-lumberjacks.
How did Darren Carrington's NFL career turn out?
112 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/darren-carrington.