Derrek Tuszka was drafted No. 254 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2020 NFL Draft out of North Dakota State. 39 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
2020 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 40 · #254 overall
Derrek Tuszka North Dakota State Draft
Derrek Tuszka was drafted No. 254 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2020 NFL Draft out of North Dakota State. 39 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #254
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2020
- NFL games
- 39
- Career AV
- 317th at North Dakota State
The pick
How Derrek Tuszka came off the board in 2020.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 251 lbs
- Hometown
- Warner, SD
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
39 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Games played
- 39
- Career approximate value
- 317th among North Dakota State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 133% of career value
- Final season
- 20222 years after the draft
Around pick 254
Who came off the board on either side of Derrek Tuszka.
Florida
Washburn
Georgia
Other LB picks from North Dakota State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Derrek Tuszka in the 2020 NFL Draft
Derrek Tuszka is a Linebacker out of North Dakota State selected No. 254 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2020 NFL Draft. 39 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value North Dakota State has produced 27 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Derrek Tuszka drafted?
Derrek Tuszka was selected No. 254 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2020 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 40). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2020/derrek-tuszka.
What college did Derrek Tuszka play for?
Derrek Tuszka played college football at North Dakota State in the MVFC. See every North Dakota State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-dakota-state-bison.
How did Derrek Tuszka's NFL career turn out?
39 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2020/derrek-tuszka.