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- Full name: Derrick Dewan BrooksOfficial Site of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Derrick Brooks
- Born: April 18, 1973Official Site of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Derrick Brooks
- Birthplace: Pensacola, FloridaOfficial Site of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Derrick Brooks
- Height: 6'0"Official Site of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Derrick Brooks
- Weight: 235 lbsOfficial Site of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Derrick Brooks
- Position: Linebacker
- College: Florida State UniversityOfficial Site of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Derrick Brooks
- Drafted in the first round, 28th overall, in the 1995 NFL draft by the Tampa Bay BuccaneersOfficial Site of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Derrick Brooks
- Four daughters with wife CarolOfficial Site of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Derrick Brooks
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Derrick Brooks is a National Football League linebacker who most recently played with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Brooks was released by the Buccaneers on February 25, 2009, after 14 years with the team.
After his release, the Buccaneers reportedly offered Brooks a front office position in the franchise. Brooks responded that he would explore other playing options before announcing his retirement.JoeBucsFan.com: Glazer Boys Offered Derrick Brooks A Job
College Football Career
Brooks began his career playing college football with the Florida State Seminoles in the NCAA. He played at both safety and linebacker, recording 274 tackles, 13 pass deflections, 8.5 sacks, five interceptions, four forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries. Brooks was honored with All-American and All-ACC honors.Official Site of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Derrick BrooksNFL Career
After college, Brooks was selected 28th overall in the 1995 NFL draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He made his professional debut that same year, playing in all 16 regular season games. in 1997, Brooks earned his first of 10 Pro Bowl selections.Official Site of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Derrick BrooksBrooks was selected for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award in 2000, for his excellence on and off the field. He went on to earn the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2002, while helping the Buccaneers win Super Bowl XXXVII. His success continued and in 2005, he was named the MVP of the Pro Bowl.Official Site of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Derrick Brooks
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Derrick Brooks Questions
Open Thread: Brooke Greenberg the "Child Frozen in Time" 2 AnswersOnce again, the headlines are misleading. Rather than being "frozen in time" as a toddler, Brooke Greenberg is experiencing a dyscoordination of growth, with d... read more
the Replacements, Anabel, the cheerleader is played by Brooke Langton, however she looks an awful lot like a young Maura Tierny on Er. 1 AnswerSimilar, but not the same person. Brooke Langton: http://www.nndb.com/people/291/000092015/langton-crop.jpg Maura Tierney: http://multimedia.heraldinteracti... read more
Will Garth Brooks be able to match his previous popularity as he comes out of retirement? 5 AnswersSince he is still refusing to put any of his music on iTunes it will hurt him because it will create some resentment among the fan base, may not buy any new mat... read more
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Derrick Brooks Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- NFL.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 235
- Rookie Year: 1995
Derrick Brooks Timeline
- April 18, 1973: Born
- 1991: College football debut with the Florida State University
- 1995: Drafted in the 1st round, 28th overall, in the NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- 1997: First of 10 Pro Bowl selections
- 2000: Walter Payton Man of the Year Award
- 2002: NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award
- 2002: Won Super Bowl XXXVII with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- 2004: Bart Starr Award
- 2006: Pro Bowl MVP
- 2009: Released by the Buccaneers
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@TheBlueScreen Any chance we take a look at Derrick Brooks this week?
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@TheBlueScreen All those "finally healthy" blogs from the NY beat writers jinxed us! So how many Derrick Brooks emails have you had tonight?
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The Giants should get Derrick Brooks on the next plane, if not for theplayer then for the leadership. @judybattista
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Ugh now pierce is out indefinitely. The giants are prolly done now unless they sign derrick brooks
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I still don't know who Derrick Brooks and First Take pick though or @marcelluswiley. DatDude who are picking? GB or SF?
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