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Derrick Brooks

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Name: Derrick Brooks

Uniform Number: 55

Position: Linebacker
Current Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Other Teams: None
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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