Derek Hill was drafted No. 61 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Arizona. 32 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #61
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 32
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 841st at Arizona
The pick
How Derek Hill came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Arizona
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
32 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
- Games played
- 32
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 841st among Arizona picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 8100% of career value
- Final season
- 19901 years after the draft
Around pick 61
Who came off the board on either side of Derek Hill.
Washington State
NC State
Illinois College
Iowa · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Arizona in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Arizona
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Derek Hill in the 1989 NFL Draft
Derek Hill is a Wide receiver out of Arizona selected No. 61 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1989 NFL Draft. 32 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value Arizona has produced 124 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 Hill drafted?
Derek Hill was selected No. 61 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/derek-hill.
What college did Derek Hill play for?
Derek Hill played college football at Arizona in the Big 12. See every Arizona draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arizona-wildcats.
How did Derek Hill's NFL career turn out?
32 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/derek-hill.