Damien Covington was drafted No. 96 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1995 NFL Draft out of NC State. 30 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #96
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1995
- NFL games
- 30
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 755th at NC State
The pick
How Damien Covington came off the board in 1995.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
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NC State
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
30 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Games played
- 30
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 755th among NC State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 7100% of career value
- Final season
- 19972 years after the draft
Around pick 96
Who came off the board on either side of Damien Covington.
Virginia
Washington State
Nebraska
Ohio State
NC State in the 1995 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from NC State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Damien Covington in the 1995 NFL Draft
Damien Covington is a Linebacker out of NC State selected No. 96 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1995 NFL Draft. 30 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value NC State has produced 117 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 Damien Covington drafted?
Damien Covington was selected No. 96 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1995 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1995/damien-covington.
What college did Damien Covington play for?
Damien Covington played college football at NC State in the ACC. See every NC State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nc-state-wolfpack.
How did Damien Covington's NFL career turn out?
30 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1995/damien-covington.