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Derrick Burgess

By James Alder, About.com

Name:

Derrick Lee Burgess

Uniform Number: 56

Position:

Defensive End

Current Team:

New England Patriots

Other Teams:


Oakland Raiders (2005-present)
Philadelphia Eagles (2001-2004)

Measurables:


Height: 6-2
Weight: 260
Date of birth: August 12, 1978
Place of birth: Lake City, South Carolina

High School:

Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, Maryland

College:

Mississippi

Drafted:

by the Philadelphia Eagles in round 3 (No. 63 overall) in the 2001 NFL Draft.

Drafted Right After:

Gary Baxter, CB Baylor (Baltimore Ravens)

Drafted Right Before:

Adrian Wilson, SS North Carolina State (Arizona Cardnals)

Awards
Pro Bowls 2005, 2006

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