Daryl Johnston was drafted No. 39 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Syracuse. 151 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #39
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 151
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 2525th at Syracuse
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Daryl Johnston came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Syracuse
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
151 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
- Games played
- 151
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 2525th among Syracuse picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 25100% of career value
- Final season
- 199910 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 39
Who came off the board on either side of Daryl Johnston.
Rice
LSU
Auburn
Boston College
Syracuse in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Syracuse
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Daryl Johnston in the 1989 NFL Draft
Daryl Johnston is a Running back out of Syracuse selected No. 39 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1989 NFL Draft. 151 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value Syracuse has produced 106 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 Daryl Johnston drafted?
Daryl Johnston was selected No. 39 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/daryl-johnston.
What college did Daryl Johnston play for?
Daryl Johnston played college football at Syracuse in the ACC. See every Syracuse draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/syracuse-orange.
How did Daryl Johnston's NFL career turn out?
151 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/daryl-johnston.