Darion Conner was drafted No. 27 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1990 NFL Draft out of Jackson State. 114 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #27
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1990
- NFL games
- 114
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 305th at Jackson State
The pick
How Darion Conner came off the board in 1990.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Jackson State
SWAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
114 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value
- Games played
- 114
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 305th among Jackson State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1550% of career value
- Final season
- 19977 years after the draft
Around pick 27
Who came off the board on either side of Darion Conner.
Florida State
Auburn
West Virginia
Syracuse
Jackson State in the 1990 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Jackson State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Darion Conner in the 1990 NFL Draft
Darion Conner is a Linebacker out of Jackson State selected No. 27 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1990 NFL Draft. 114 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value Jackson State has produced 41 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 Darion Conner drafted?
Darion Conner was selected No. 27 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1990 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/darion-conner.
What college did Darion Conner play for?
Darion Conner played college football at Jackson State in the SWAC. See every Jackson State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/jackson-state-tigers.
How did Darion Conner's NFL career turn out?
114 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/darion-conner.