Darrent Williams was drafted No. 56 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma State. 27 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
2005 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 24 · #56 overall
Darrent Williams Oklahoma State Draft
Darrent Williams was drafted No. 56 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma State. 27 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #56
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2005
- NFL games
- 27
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1127th at Oklahoma State
The pick
How Darrent Williams came off the board in 2005.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Measurables
- 5'9" · 176 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 86 prospect75.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
27 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Games played
- 27
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1127th among Oklahoma State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 11100% of career value
- Final season
- 20061 years after the draft
Around pick 56
Who came off the board on either side of Darrent Williams.
Louisville
Miami
Clemson · 1× Pro Bowl
Texas A&M
Oklahoma State in the 2005 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Oklahoma State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Darrent Williams in the 2005 NFL Draft
Darrent Williams is a Defensive back out of Oklahoma State selected No. 56 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2005 NFL Draft. 27 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Oklahoma State has produced 84 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 Darrent Williams drafted?
Darrent Williams was selected No. 56 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 24). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/darrent-williams.
What college did Darrent Williams play for?
Darrent Williams played college football at Oklahoma State in the Big 12. See every Oklahoma State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/oklahoma-state-cowboys.
How did Darrent Williams's NFL career turn out?
27 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/darrent-williams.