John Parrella was drafted No. 55 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1993 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. 172 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #55
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1993
- NFL games
- 172
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 4619th at Nebraska
The pick
How John Parrella came off the board in 1993.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Nebraska
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
172 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
- Games played
- 172
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 4619th among Nebraska picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 12% of career value
- Final season
- 200411 years after the draft
Around pick 55
Who came off the board on either side of John Parrella.
Florida State
Miami
UL Monroe
Penn State
Nebraska in the 1993 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Nebraska
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Parrella in the 1993 NFL Draft
John Parrella is a Defensive tackle out of Nebraska selected No. 55 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1993 NFL Draft. 172 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value Nebraska has produced 203 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 John Parrella drafted?
John Parrella was selected No. 55 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1993 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/john-parrella.
What college did John Parrella play for?
John Parrella played college football at Nebraska in the Big Ten. See every Nebraska draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-cornhuskers.
How did John Parrella's NFL career turn out?
172 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/john-parrella.