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Derrick Fenner

Derrick Fenner
No. 44, 34
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1967-04-06) April 6, 1967 (age 57)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school:Oxon Hill (MD)
College:North Carolina
NFL draft:1989 / round: 10 / pick: 268
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:2,996
Rushing average:3.7
Rushing touchdowns:32
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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
Bold Career high
Year Team Games Rushing Receiving
GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD
1989 SEA 5 1 11 41 3.7 9 1 3 23 7.7 9 0
1990 SEA 16 15 215 859 4.0 36 14 17 143 8.4 50 1
1991 SEA 11 7 91 267 2.9 15 4 11 72 6.5 15 0
1992 CIN 16 1 112 500 4.5 35 7 7 41 5.9 15 1
1993 CIN 15 14 121 482 4.0 26 1 48 427 8.9 40 0
1994 CIN 16 13 141 468 3.3 21 1 36 276 7.7 29 1
1995 OAK 16 10 39 110 2.8 10 0 35 252 7.2 23 3
1996 OAK 16 11 67 245 3.7 17 4 31 252 8.1 23 4
1997 OAK 9 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

References

  1. ^ "1989 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  2. ^ Kroichick, Ron (November 4, 1995). "Raiders' Fenner Returns to Cincy". San Francisco Chrinicle.


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