Donovin Darius was drafted No. 25 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 1998 NFL Draft out of Syracuse. 118 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #25
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1998
- NFL games
- 118
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 4513th at Syracuse
The pick
How Donovin Darius came off the board in 1998.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Syracuse
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
118 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value
- Games played
- 118
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 4513th among Syracuse picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4498% of career value
- Final season
- 20079 years after the draft
Around pick 25
Who came off the board on either side of Donovin Darius.
Florida
UCLA
LSU · Hall of Fame · 6× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
Auburn
Syracuse in the 1998 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Syracuse
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Donovin Darius in the 1998 NFL Draft
Donovin Darius is a Defensive back out of Syracuse selected No. 25 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 1998 NFL Draft. 118 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value Syracuse has produced 106 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 Donovin Darius drafted?
Donovin Darius was selected No. 25 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 1998 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/donovin-darius.
What college did Donovin Darius play for?
Donovin Darius played college football at Syracuse in the ACC. See every Syracuse draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/syracuse-orange.
How did Donovin Darius's NFL career turn out?
118 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/donovin-darius.