Derrick Vincent Thomas, nicknamed "D. T.", was an American professional football linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). Considered one of the greatest pass rushers of all time, he played 11 seasons with the Chiefs until his death in 2000. Thomas played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, where he won the Butkus Award, and was selected fourth overall by Kansas City in the 1989 NFL draft. During his career, he received nine Pro Bowl and two first-team All-Pro selections, and set the single-game sacks record.
Derrick Dewan Brooks is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for his entire 14-year career in the National Football League (NFL) with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Brooks played college football for the Florida State Seminoles, earning consensus All-American honors twice. He was selected by the Buccaneers in the first round of the 1995 NFL draft. An 11-time Pro Bowl selection and five-time first-team All-Pro, Brooks was the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2002 en route to winning the franchise's first Super Bowl title in Super Bowl XXXVII. Following his retirement, Brooks served as co-owner and president of the Tampa Bay Storm in the Arena Football League (AFL) from 2011 to 2017. He was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2014 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 2016.
Derrick O'Hara Johnson is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas Longhorns, twice earning consensus All-American honors. He was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round of the 2005 NFL draft with the 15th overall pick. In his 13 seasons with the Chiefs, he made four Pro Bowls. He also played six games for the Oakland Raiders.
Derrick Tyrone Gaffney is an American former college and professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons during the 1970s and 1980s. Gaffney played college football for the University of Florida, and thereafter, he played professionally for the New York Jets of the NFL.
Derrick LaRon Ward is a former American football running back in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the New York Jets in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL draft and played for the New York Giants, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Houston Texans. He played college football at Fresno State University and Ottawa University.
Derrick Scott Alexander is an American college football coach and former professional player. He is the head football coach for Avila University, a position he has held since 2023. He played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL).
Derrick Gibson is an American former professional football player who spent his entire career as a safety for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Florida State Seminoles before being selected by the Raiders in the first round in the 2001 NFL draft.
Derrick Alexander is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings and Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected from Florida State University in the first round of the 1995 NFL draft ahead of such big names as Hugh Douglas and Warren Sapp.
Wayne General Simmons was an American professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL).
Derrick Binet Mayes is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for five seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, earning second-team All-American honors in 1995. He was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the second round of the 1996 NFL draft. Mayes also played for the Seattle Seahawks, and was briefly a member of the Kansas City Chiefs.
Robert Wayne Holcombe is an American former professional football player who was a fullback for the St. Louis Rams and Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL).
Deltrice Andrea Graham is a former American football offensive tackle who played for four teams in the National Football League (NFL). Graham was born in Groveland, Florida, where he attended Groveland High School. He played college football at Appalachian State University and was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round of the 1990 NFL draft. He played for the Chiefs until 1994. Then he played for the Carolina Panthers in 1995, the Seattle Seahawks in 1996 and 1997, and the Oakland Raiders in 1998.
Derrick Harvey is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Florida, and was a member of a BCS National Championship team. He was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first round of the 2008 NFL draft, and also played for the Denver Broncos.
Sidney Derrick Harris is an American former professional football running back who played four seasons for the St. Louis Rams and San Diego Chargers. He was drafted in the sixth round of the 1996 NFL draft.
Derrick Lee Morgan is an American former professional football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons with the Tennessee Titans. He was selected 16th overall by the Titans in the 2010 NFL draft after playing college football at Georgia Tech.
Derrick Lamar Henry Jr. is an American professional football running back for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). Nicknamed "King Henry", he is known for his imposing style of play and larger build than the average running back.
Derrick Oden is a former American football linebacker who played three seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round of the 1993 NFL draft. He played college football at the University of Alabama and attended Hillcrest High School in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Derrick Brown is an American professional football defensive end for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Auburn Tigers where he was named the SEC Defensive Player of the Year in 2019, and was selected by the Panthers in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft.
Derrick Nnadi is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida State.
Derrick Danta Barnes Jr. is an American professional football linebacker for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Purdue and was drafted by the Lions in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL draft.
