Derek Combs was drafted No. 228 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 12 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #228
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2001
- NFL games
- 12
- Career AV
- 1204th at Ohio State
The pick
How Derek Combs came off the board in 2001.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
12 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 12
- Career approximate value
- 1204th among Ohio State picks
- Final season
- 20032 years after the draft
Around pick 228
Who came off the board on either side of Derek Combs.
Texas A&M
Idaho
Wisconsin
Ohio State in the 2001 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Ohio State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Malcolm Jenkins
DB · NO · 2009
Ohio State · 3× Pro Bowl
#23
Antoine Winfield
DB · BUF · 1999
Ohio State · 3× Pro Bowl
#8
Donte Whitner
DB · BUF · 2006
Ohio State · 2× Pro Bowl
#21
Nate Clements
DB · BUF
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#3
Shawn Springs
DB · SEA · 1997
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#271
Shaun Gayle
DB · CHI · 1984
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Derek Combs in the 2001 NFL Draft
Derek Combs is a Defensive back out of Ohio State selected No. 228 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2001 NFL Draft. 12 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 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 Derek Combs drafted?
Derek Combs was selected No. 228 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2001 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/derek-combs.
What college did Derek Combs play for?
Derek Combs played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Derek Combs's NFL career turn out?
12 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/derek-combs.