Darrell Thompson was drafted No. 19 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1990 NFL Draft out of Minnesota. 60 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #19
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1990
- NFL games
- 60
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1618th at Minnesota
The pick
How Darrell Thompson came off the board in 1990.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Minnesota
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
60 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Games played
- 60
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1618th among Minnesota picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 16100% of career value
- Final season
- 19944 years after the draft
Around pick 19
Who came off the board on either side of Darrell Thompson.
Florida · Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
Ole Miss
Washington State
Liberty · 2× Pro Bowl
Minnesota in the 1990 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Minnesota
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Darrell Thompson in the 1990 NFL Draft
Darrell Thompson is a Running back out of Minnesota selected No. 19 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1990 NFL Draft. 60 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value Minnesota has produced 89 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 Darrell Thompson drafted?
Darrell Thompson was selected No. 19 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1990 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/darrell-thompson.
What college did Darrell Thompson play for?
Darrell Thompson played college football at Minnesota in the Big Ten. See every Minnesota draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/minnesota-golden-gophers.
How did Darrell Thompson's NFL career turn out?
60 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/darrell-thompson.