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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

• Fast Facts

  1. Full name: Derrick Dewan BrooksOfficial Site of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Derrick Brooks
  2. Born: April 18, 1973Official Site of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Derrick Brooks
  3. Birthplace: Pensacola, FloridaOfficial Site of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Derrick Brooks
  4. Height: 6'0"Official Site of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Derrick Brooks
  5. Weight: 235 lbsOfficial Site of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Derrick Brooks
  6. Position: Linebacker
  7. College: Florida State UniversityOfficial Site of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Derrick Brooks
  8. 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
  9. Four daughters with wife CarolOfficial Site of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Derrick Brooks

• 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 Brooks

• NFL 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 Brooks

  Brooks 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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