Derrick Gainer was drafted No. 205 overall by the Los Angeles Raiders in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Florida A&M. 34 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #205
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 34
- Career AV
- 28th at Florida A&M
The pick
How Derrick Gainer came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Florida A&M
SWAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
34 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 34
- Career approximate value
- 28th among Florida A&M picks
- Final season
- 19934 years after the draft
Around pick 205
Who came off the board on either side of Derrick Gainer.
Indiana · 1× All-Pro
Nebraska
Auburn
UT Martin
Other RB picks from Florida A&M
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Derrick Gainer in the 1989 NFL Draft
Derrick Gainer is a Running back out of Florida A&M selected No. 205 overall by the Los Angeles Raiders in the 1989 NFL Draft. 34 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Florida A&M has produced 21 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 Gainer drafted?
Derrick Gainer was selected No. 205 overall by the Los Angeles Raiders in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/derrick-gainer.
What college did Derrick Gainer play for?
Derrick Gainer played college football at Florida A&M in the SWAC. See every Florida A&M draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/florida-a-m-rattlers.
How did Derrick Gainer's NFL career turn out?
34 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/derrick-gainer.