Derrick Brooks: Quick Facts


Facts

Also Known As Derrick Dewan Brooks
Born April 18, 1973 (age 53) • Pensacola • Florida
Awards And Honors Pro Football Hall of Fame (2014) • 2000 Walter Payton Man of the Year • 11 Pro Bowl selections • 2002 Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year • 1 Super Bowl championship • Pro Football Hall of Fame (inducted 2014) • 5 All-Pro selections
Education Florida State University
Height/Weight 6 ft 0 inches, 235 lb (1.83 m, 106 kg)
Position linebacker
Jersey Number 55 (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1995–2008)
Draft Drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round (28th overall) of the 1995 NFL draft.
Twitter Handle @DBrooks55
Games Played 224
Interceptions 25
Touchdowns 6
Yards Gained By Passing 530

Top Questions

How tall was Derrick Brooks?
Derrick Brooks was 6 ft 0 inches, 235 lb (1.83 m, 106 kg).
How many times was Derrick Brooks selected to the Pro Bowl?
Derrick Brooks was selected to the Pro Bowl 11 times.
What college did Derrick Brooks attend?
Derrick Brooks attended Florida State University.
What position did Derrick Brooks play?
Derrick Brooks played linebacker.
When was Derrick Brooks inducted to the Hall of Fame?
Derrick Brooks was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2014.
When was Derrick Brooks born?
Derrick Brooks was born on April 18, 1973, in Pensacola, Florida, United States.
How many Super Bowls did Derrick Brooks win?
Derrick Brooks won one Super Bowl championship.

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