Derrick Fenner was drafted No. 268 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1989 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 120 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #268
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 120
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 3031st at North Carolina
The pick
How Derrick Fenner came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
North Carolina
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
120 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value
- Games played
- 120
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 3031st among North Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 930% of career value
- Final season
- 19978 years after the draft
Around pick 268
Who came off the board on either side of Derrick Fenner.
Auburn
UT Martin
Northeastern
Nebraska
North Carolina in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from North Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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#37
Giovani Bernard
RB · CIN · 2013
North Carolina
#35
Javonte Williams
RB · DEN · 2021
North Carolina
#196
Kelvin Bryant
RB · WAS · 1983
North Carolina
#107
Michael Carter
RB · NYJ · 2021
North Carolina
#104
Leon Johnson
RB · NYJ · 1997
North Carolina
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Derrick Fenner in the 1989 NFL Draft
Derrick Fenner is a Running back out of North Carolina selected No. 268 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1989 NFL Draft. 120 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value North Carolina has produced 154 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 Derrick Fenner drafted?
Derrick Fenner was selected No. 268 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/derrick-fenner.
What college did Derrick Fenner play for?
Derrick Fenner played college football at North Carolina in the ACC. See every North Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-tar-heels.
How did Derrick Fenner's NFL career turn out?
120 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/derrick-fenner.