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Derrick Johnson

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Name:

Derrick O'Hara Johnson

Uniform Number: 56

Position:

Outside linebacker

Current Team:

Kansas City Chiefs (2005-present)

Other Teams:

None

Measurables:


Height: 6-3
Weight: 242
Birth Date: November 11th, 1982
Place of Birth: Waco, Texas

High School:

Waco High School in Waco, Texas

College:

University of Texas

Drafted:

By the Kansas City Chiefs in round 1 (No. 15 overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft.

Drafted Right After:

Thomas Davis, LB Georgia (Carolina Panthers)

Drafted Right Before:

Travis Johnson, DT Florida State (Houston Texans)

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