Darrick Forrest was drafted No. 163 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Cincinnati. 40 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
2021 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 19 · #163 overall
Darrick Forrest Cincinnati Draft
Darrick Forrest was drafted No. 163 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Cincinnati. 40 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #163
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2021
- NFL games
- 40
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 731st at Cincinnati
The pick
How Darrick Forrest came off the board in 2021.
- Position
- Safety S
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 206 lbs
- Hometown
- Columbus, OH
- Pre-draft board
- No. 291 prospect32.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
40 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Games played
- 40
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 731st among Cincinnati picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 7100% of career value
- Final season
- 20243 years after the draft
Around pick 163
Who came off the board on either side of Darrick Forrest.
Miami (OH)
Duke
Indiana
Florida
Cincinnati in the 2021 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other S picks from Cincinnati
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Darrick Forrest in the 2021 NFL Draft
Darrick Forrest is a Safety out of Cincinnati selected No. 163 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2021 NFL Draft. 40 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value Cincinnati has produced 74 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 Darrick Forrest drafted?
Darrick Forrest was selected No. 163 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2021 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 19). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/darrick-forrest.
What college did Darrick Forrest play for?
Darrick Forrest played college football at Cincinnati in the American Athletic. See every Cincinnati draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/cincinnati-bearcats.
How did Darrick Forrest's NFL career turn out?
40 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/darrick-forrest.