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Derrick Brooks

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Name:

Derrick Brooks

Uniform Number: 55

Position:

Linebacker

Current Team:

None

Other Teams:

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1995-2008)

Measurables:


Height: 6-0
Weight: 235
Birth Date: April 18, 1973
Place of Birth: Pensacola, Florida

High School:

Washington HIgh School (Pensacola, FL)

College:

Florida State

Drafted:

By the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in round one (No. 28 overall) of the 1995 NFL Draft.

Drafted Right After:

Mark Bruener, TE Washington (Pittsburgh Steelers)

Drafted Right Before:

Blake Brockermeyer, OT Texas (Carolina Panthers)

Awards:
Pro Bowl 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

2002 AP Defensive Player of Year
2005 Pro Bowl MVP

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