James Cribbs was drafted No. 309 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Memphis. 7 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #309
- Round
- 12
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 7
The pick
How James Cribbs came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Memphis
American at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
7 regular-season games
- Games played
- 7
- Final season
- 19890 years after the draft
Around pick 309
Who came off the board on either side of James Cribbs.
North Dakota
TCU
Florida State
Texas State
Memphis in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Memphis
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
James Cribbs in the 1989 NFL Draft
James Cribbs is a Defensive end out of Memphis selected No. 309 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1989 NFL Draft. 7 regular-season games Memphis has produced 64 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 James Cribbs drafted?
James Cribbs was selected No. 309 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/james-cribbs.
What college did James Cribbs play for?
James Cribbs played college football at Memphis in the American. See every Memphis draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/memphis-tigers.
How did James Cribbs's NFL career turn out?
7 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/james-cribbs.