Derek Steele was drafted No. 169 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1992 NFL Draft out of Maryland. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #169
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1992
The pick
How Derek Steele came off the board in 1992.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Maryland
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1992 classAround pick 169
Who came off the board on either side of Derek Steele.
Nebraska
San Diego State
Iowa
Northwestern
Maryland in the 1992 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Maryland
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Derek Steele in the 1992 NFL Draft
Derek Steele is a Defensive end out of Maryland selected No. 169 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1992 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Maryland has produced 113 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 Steele drafted?
Derek Steele was selected No. 169 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1992 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/derek-steele.
What college did Derek Steele play for?
Derek Steele played college football at Maryland in the Big Ten. See every Maryland draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/maryland-terrapins.
How did Derek Steele's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/derek-steele.