Derrell Mitchell was drafted No. 176 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1994 NFL Draft out of Texas Tech. 14 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #176
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1994
- NFL games
- 14
The pick
How Derrell Mitchell came off the board in 1994.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Texas Tech
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
14 regular-season games
- Games played
- 14
- Final season
- 19940 years after the draft
Around pick 176
Who came off the board on either side of Derrell Mitchell.
Houston
Tulane
Arizona
Michigan State
Texas Tech in the 1994 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Texas Tech
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Derrell Mitchell in the 1994 NFL Draft
Derrell Mitchell is a Wide receiver out of Texas Tech selected No. 176 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1994 NFL Draft. 14 regular-season games Texas Tech has produced 89 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 Derrell Mitchell drafted?
Derrell Mitchell was selected No. 176 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1994 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/derrell-mitchell.
What college did Derrell Mitchell play for?
Derrell Mitchell played college football at Texas Tech in the Big 12. See every Texas Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-tech-red-raiders.
How did Derrell Mitchell's NFL career turn out?
14 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/derrell-mitchell.