Derrick Fenner Explained

Derrick Fenner
Number:44, 34
Position:Running back
Birth Date:6 April 1967
Birth Place:Washington, D.C., U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:240
High School:Oxon Hill (MD)
College:North Carolina
Draftyear:1989
Draftround:10
Draftpick:268
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Rushing yards
Statvalue1:2,996
Statlabel2:Rushing average
Statvalue2:3.7
Statlabel3:Rushing touchdowns
Statvalue3:32
Pfr:FennDe00

Derrick Steven Fenner (born April 6, 1967), is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the tenth round of the 1989 NFL draft.[1] A 6'3" 235-lb. running back from the University of North Carolina, Fenner played in 120 NFL games from 1989 to 1997. His best year as a pro came during the 1990 season for the Seahawks when he scored 15 touchdowns (14 rushing and 1 receiving).

In 1987, Fenner spent time in jail after being arrested and charged for a murder. He was later released after his lawyer established that he had not been at the scene of the crime. In 1988, he pleaded guilty to cocaine possession and received probation. As a result of his legal troubles, the University of North Carolina parted ways with him and Fenner went into the NFL draft. After Football he made his home with his wife and 2 children in Seattle.[2]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Led the league
BoldCareer high
YearTeamGamesRushingReceiving
GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD
SEA5 1 11 41 3.7 9 1 3 23 7.7 9 0
SEA16 15 215 859 4.0 36 14 17 143 8.4 50 1
SEA11 7 91 267 2.9 15 4 11 72 6.5 15 0
CIN16 1 112 500 4.5 35 7 7 41 5.9 15 1
CIN15 14 121 482 4.0 26 1 48 427 8.9 40 0
CIN16 13 141 468 3.3 21 1 36 276 7.7 29 1
OAK16 10 39 110 2.8 10 0 35 252 7.2 23 3
OAK16 11 67 245 3.7 17 4 31 252 8.1 23 4
OAK9 7 7 24 3.4 7 0 14 92 6.6 13 0
120 79 804 2,996 3.7 36 32 202 1,578 7.8 50 10

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1989 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-27 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. News: Ron . Kroichick . Raiders' Fenner Returns to Cincy . San Francisco Chrinicle . November 4, 1995.