Darrell Russell was drafted No. 2 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 1997 NFL Draft out of USC. 83 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #2
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 83
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 4442nd at USC
- Pro Bowls
- 2
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Darrell Russell came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
USC
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
83 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value
- Games played
- 83
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 4442nd among USC picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4398% of career value
- Final season
- 20036 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 2
Who came off the board on either side of Darrell Russell.
Ohio State · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
Florida State · 4× Pro Bowl
USC in the 1997 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from USC
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Darrell Russell in the 1997 NFL Draft
Darrell Russell is a Defensive tackle out of USC selected No. 2 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 1997 NFL Draft. 83 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value USC has produced 252 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 Darrell Russell drafted?
Darrell Russell was selected No. 2 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/darrell-russell.
What college did Darrell Russell play for?
Darrell Russell played college football at USC in the Big Ten. See every USC draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/usc-trojans.
How did Darrell Russell's NFL career turn out?
83 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/darrell-russell.