Tony Darden was drafted No. 225 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1998 NFL Draft out of Texas Tech. 16 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #225
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1998
- NFL games
- 16
- Career AV
- 239th at Texas Tech
The pick
How Tony Darden came off the board in 1998.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Texas Tech
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
16 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 16
- Career approximate value
- 239th among Texas Tech picks
- Final season
- 20002 years after the draft
Around pick 225
Who came off the board on either side of Tony Darden.
California
Missouri
Arizona State
Georgia
Other DB picks from Texas Tech
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tony Darden in the 1998 NFL Draft
Tony Darden is a Defensive back out of Texas Tech selected No. 225 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1998 NFL Draft. 16 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value 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 Tony Darden drafted?
Tony Darden was selected No. 225 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1998 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/tony-darden.
What college did Tony Darden play for?
Tony Darden 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 Tony Darden's NFL career turn out?
16 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/tony-darden.