Derrick Fenner

Rushing yards	2,996
Rushing average	3.7
Rushing touchdowns	32
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Derrick Fenner
No. 44, 34
Position	Running back
Personal information
Born	April 6, 1967 (age 58); 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: 10th round, 268th overall pick
Career history
	Seattle Seahawks (1988–1991); Cincinnati Bengals (1992–1994); Oakland Raiders (1995–1997);
Awards and highlights
	NFL rushing touchdowns co-leader (1990); First-team All-ACC (1986);
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards
Rushing yards	2,996
Rushing average	3.7
Rushing touchdowns	32
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Last updated October 01, 2025

Derrick Steven Fenner (born April 6, 1967), is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels and was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the tenth round of the 1989 NFL draft.^[1] 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
Year	Team	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
Career		120	79	804	2,996	3.7	36	32	202	1,578	7.8	50	10

References

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

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[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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