Derek Russell was drafted No. 89 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1991 NFL Draft out of Arkansas. 88 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #89
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1991
- NFL games
- 88
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 2227th at Arkansas
The pick
How Derek Russell came off the board in 1991.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Arkansas
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
88 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Games played
- 88
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 2227th among Arkansas picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1464% of career value
- Final season
- 19976 years after the draft
Around pick 89
Who came off the board on either side of Derek Russell.
Illinois College
Texas Tech
Winston-Salem State · 2× Pro Bowl
Stanford
Other WR picks from Arkansas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Derek Russell in the 1991 NFL Draft
Derek Russell is a Wide receiver out of Arkansas selected No. 89 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1991 NFL Draft. 88 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Arkansas has produced 127 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 Derek Russell drafted?
Derek Russell was selected No. 89 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1991 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/derek-russell.
What college did Derek Russell play for?
Derek Russell played college football at Arkansas in the SEC. See every Arkansas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arkansas-razorbacks.
How did Derek Russell's NFL career turn out?
88 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/derek-russell.