NFL Records
Darren Fells
TE· UC Irvine· 2014–2021
81
Games
127
Receptions
1,526
Rec Yards
21
Rec TD
3
Solo Tackles
Darren Fells is a former tight end out of UC Irvine who entered the NFL in 2014 as an undrafted free agent. He played 81 regular-season games from 2014 to 2021, with the Arizona Cardinals, Detroit Lions, Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans.
Draft Details
Darren Fells Career Stats
- Best statistical season: 2019 with HOU (341 receiving yards).
Receiving
| Season | Team | G | Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 |  ARI | 6 | 11 | 5 | 71 | 0 |
| 2015 | ARI | 12 | 28 | 21 | 311 | 3 |
| 2016 | ARI | 9 | 18 | 14 | 154 | 1 |
| 2017 |  DET | 14 | 26 | 17 | 177 | 3 |
| 2018 |  CLE | 10 | 12 | 11 | 117 | 3 |
| 2019 |  HOU | 15 | 48 | 34 | 341 | 7 |
| 2020 | HOU | 12 | 28 | 21 | 312 | 4 |
| 2021 | DET | 3 | 5 | 4 | 43 | 0 |
| Career | 81 | 176 | 127 | 1,526 | 21 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Oct 6, 2026