Darren Perry was drafted No. 203 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1992 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 126 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #203
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1992
- NFL games
- 126
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 5024th at Penn State
The pick
How Darren Perry came off the board in 1992.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Penn State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
126 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value
- Games played
- 126
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 5024th among Penn State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4692% of career value
- Final season
- 20008 years after the draft
Around pick 203
Who came off the board on either side of Darren Perry.
Portland State
North Carolina
USC
Penn State in the 1992 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Penn State
#46
Tony Sacca
QB · ARI
Penn State
#74
Paul Siever
G · WAS
Penn State
#83
Keith Goganious
LB · BUF
Penn State
#205
Sam Gash
FB · NE
Penn State · 2× Pro Bowl
#209
Andre Powell
LB · MIA
Penn State
#223
Leonard Humphries
DB · BUF
Penn State
#308
Terry Smith
WR · WAS
Penn State
Other DB picks from Penn State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Darren Perry in the 1992 NFL Draft
Darren Perry is a Defensive back out of Penn State selected No. 203 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1992 NFL Draft. 126 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value Penn State has produced 248 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 Darren Perry drafted?
Darren Perry was selected No. 203 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1992 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/darren-perry.
What college did Darren Perry play for?
Darren Perry played college football at Penn State in the Big Ten. See every Penn State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/penn-state-nittany-lions.
How did Darren Perry's NFL career turn out?
126 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/darren-perry.