Darnell Savage Jr. was drafted No. 21 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Maryland. 97 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
2019 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 21 · #21 overall
Darnell Savage Jr. Maryland Draft
Darnell Savage Jr. was drafted No. 21 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Maryland. 97 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #21
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2019
- NFL games
- 97
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 2426th at Maryland
The pick
How Darnell Savage Jr. came off the board in 2019.
- Position
- Safety S
- College
-
Maryland
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 198 lbs
- Hometown
- Newark, DE
- Pre-draft board
- No. 28 prospect88.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
97 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
- Games played
- 97
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 2426th among Maryland picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2188% of career value
- Final season
- 20256 years after the draft
Around pick 21
Who came off the board on either side of Darnell Savage Jr..
Mississippi State · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Iowa
Washington State
Alabama State
Maryland in the 2019 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other S picks from Maryland
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Darnell Savage Jr. in the 2019 NFL Draft
Darnell Savage Jr. is a Safety out of Maryland selected No. 21 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2019 NFL Draft. 97 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value Maryland has produced 113 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 Savage Jr. drafted?
Darnell Savage Jr. was selected No. 21 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2019 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 21). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2019/darnell-savage-jr.
What college did Darnell Savage Jr. play for?
Darnell Savage Jr. played college football at Maryland in the Big Ten. See every Maryland draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/maryland-terrapins.
How did Darnell Savage Jr.'s NFL career turn out?
97 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2019/darnell-savage-jr.