Vernon Kirk was drafted No. 242 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Pittsburgh. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #242
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1989
The pick
How Vernon Kirk came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Pittsburgh
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
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 242
Who came off the board on either side of Vernon Kirk.
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Pittsburgh in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Vernon Kirk in the 1989 NFL Draft
Vernon Kirk is a Tight end out of Pittsburgh selected No. 242 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1989 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Pittsburgh has produced 151 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 Vernon Kirk drafted?
Vernon Kirk was selected No. 242 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/vernon-kirk.
What college did Vernon Kirk play for?
Vernon Kirk played college football at Pittsburgh in the ACC. See every Pittsburgh draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/pittsburgh-panthers.
How did Vernon Kirk's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/vernon-kirk.