Darnell Sanders was drafted No. 122 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 28 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #122
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2002
- NFL games
- 28
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1204th at Ohio State
The pick
How Darnell Sanders came off the board in 2002.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
28 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 28
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1204th among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1100% of career value
- Final season
- 20042 years after the draft
Around pick 122
Who came off the board on either side of Darnell Sanders.
Georgia
Fresno State
Minnesota
Arizona State
Ohio State in the 2002 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Ohio State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Darnell Sanders in the 2002 NFL Draft
Darnell Sanders is a Tight end out of Ohio State selected No. 122 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2002 NFL Draft. 28 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 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 Darnell Sanders drafted?
Darnell Sanders was selected No. 122 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2002 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/darnell-sanders.
What college did Darnell Sanders play for?
Darnell Sanders 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 Darnell Sanders's NFL career turn out?
28 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/darnell-sanders.