Derrick Ransom was drafted No. 181 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1998 NFL Draft out of Cincinnati. 71 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #181
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1998
- NFL games
- 71
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1221st at Cincinnati
The pick
How Derrick Ransom came off the board in 1998.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Cincinnati
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
71 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value
- Games played
- 71
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1221st among Cincinnati picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 12100% of career value
- Final season
- 20046 years after the draft
Around pick 181
Who came off the board on either side of Derrick Ransom.
Minnesota
Auburn · 1× Pro Bowl
BYU
Cincinnati in the 1998 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Cincinnati
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Derrick Ransom in the 1998 NFL Draft
Derrick Ransom is a Defensive tackle out of Cincinnati selected No. 181 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1998 NFL Draft. 71 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value Cincinnati has produced 74 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 Derrick Ransom drafted?
Derrick Ransom was selected No. 181 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1998 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/derrick-ransom.
What college did Derrick Ransom play for?
Derrick Ransom played college football at Cincinnati in the Big 12. See every Cincinnati draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/cincinnati-bearcats.
How did Derrick Ransom's NFL career turn out?
71 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/derrick-ransom.