Derek MacCready was drafted No. 226 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #226
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1989
The pick
How Derek MacCready came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1989 classAround pick 226
Who came off the board on either side of Derek MacCready.
Nebraska
Arizona State
Alcorn State
Ohio State in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Ohio State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Cameron Heyward
DE · PIT · 2011
Ohio State · 4× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
#3
Joey Bosa
DE · LAC · 2016
Ohio State · 5× Pro Bowl
#2
Nick Bosa
DE · SF · 2019
Ohio State · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#18
Will Smith
DE · NO · 2004
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#2
Chase Young
DE · WAS · 2020
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#77
Sam Hubbard
DE · CIN · 2018
Ohio State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Derek MacCready in the 1989 NFL Draft
Derek MacCready is a Defensive end out of Ohio State selected No. 226 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1989 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Ohio State has produced 284 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 MacCready drafted?
Derek MacCready was selected No. 226 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/derek-maccready.
What college did Derek MacCready play for?
Derek MacCready played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Derek MacCready's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/derek-maccready.