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1991 NFL Draft · Rd 7 · #184 overall

Fernandus Vinson NC State Draft

Fernandus Vinson was drafted No. 184 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1991 NFL Draft out of NC State. 58 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value

Overall pick
#184
Round
7
Draft class
1991
NFL games
58
Career AV
951st at NC State

The pick

How Fernandus Vinson came off the board in 1991.

Drafted by

Cincinnati Bengals

Rd 7 · #184 overall · AFC North

Full 1991 draft class (334 picks)
Position
Defensive back DB
College
NC State ACC at the draft
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

58 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value

Games played
58
Career approximate value
951st among NC State picks
AV with the drafting club
9100% of career value
Final season
19943 years after the draft

Around pick 184

Who came off the board on either side of Fernandus Vinson.

#182 Hayward Haynes G · NO Florida State #183 Kyle Freeman LB · TEN Angelo State #185 Andre Jones LB · PIT Notre Dame #186 Mark Tucker G · ATL USC

NC State in the 1991 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#32 Mike Jones DE · ARI NC State #48 Jesse Campbell DB · PHI NC State #105 Joe Johnson DB · CHI NC State #308 Elijah Austin DT · CLE NC State

Other DB picks from NC State

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#64 Adrian Wilson DB · ARI · 2001 NC State · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl #18 Dewayne Washington DB · MIN · 1994 NC State #178 Perry Williams DB · NYG · 1983 NC State #105 Brian Williams DB · MIN · 2002 NC State #48 Jesse Campbell DB · PHI NC State #164 Eric Williams DB · PIT · 1983 NC State

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Fernandus Vinson in the 1991 NFL Draft

Fernandus Vinson is a Defensive back out of NC State selected No. 184 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1991 NFL Draft. 58 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value NC State has produced 117 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Fernandus Vinson drafted?

Fernandus Vinson was selected No. 184 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1991 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/fernandus-vinson.

What college did Fernandus Vinson play for?

Fernandus Vinson played college football at NC State in the ACC. See every NC State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nc-state-wolfpack.

How did Fernandus Vinson's NFL career turn out?

58 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/fernandus-vinson.