Derek Ware was drafted No. 175 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1992 NFL Draft out of Central Oklahoma. 58 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #175
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1992
- NFL games
- 58
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 13rd at Central Oklahoma
The pick
How Derek Ware came off the board in 1992.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
58 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 58
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 13rd among Central Oklahoma picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1100% of career value
- Final season
- 19964 years after the draft
Around pick 175
Who came off the board on either side of Derek Ware.
Nebraska
North Carolina
Colorado State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Derek Ware in the 1992 NFL Draft
Derek Ware is a Tight end out of Central Oklahoma selected No. 175 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1992 NFL Draft. 58 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 1 career approximate value Central Oklahoma has produced 8 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 Ware drafted?
Derek Ware was selected No. 175 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1992 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/derek-ware.
What college did Derek Ware play for?
Derek Ware played college football at Central Oklahoma in the Mid America. See every Central Oklahoma draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/central-oklahoma-bronchos.
How did Derek Ware's NFL career turn out?
58 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/derek-ware.