DERRICK
JOHNSON
#56 -
LB
Ht/Wt
6’3’’,
242 lbs
Experience
14
years
Debut
Sep 11, 2005
Born
Nov 22, 1982
(41 yrs)
Waco, Texas
Hometown
Waco, Texas
Drafted
Drafted by Kansas City in 2005 (1/15).
College
Texas
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2019-05-02 |
Signed by the Kansas City Chiefs to a one-day contract and announced his retirement.
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| 2018-10-16 |
Released by the Oakland Raiders.
|
| 2018-05-04 |
Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Oakland Raiders.
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| 2018-03-14 |
Declared free agent.
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| 2016-12-17 |
Left Achilles, injured reserve.
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NFL | Pro Bowl MVP Pro Bowl MVP | 2013 (Defense MVP) |
| NFL | Named to play in Pro Bowl Named to play in Pro Bowl | 2013, 2012, 2011 |
| NCAA | Bronko Nagurski Award Nation's top defensive player | 2004 |
| NCAA | Dick Butkus Award Nation's top linebacker | 2004 |
Scouting Report
A great coverage linebacker, he was also instinctive in zone defenses. Was a tackling machine who brought great speed and range to the inside 'backer position. Read and reacted well and had good position on run defense. Was adept at running around a lot of blocks. Could get engulfed and was not a top gap filler. Was only mildly injury-prone and displayed great longevity and endurance. Lacked the burst to make plays at or beyond the line of scrimmage.
Long Range Potential: Excellent inside linebacker, when healthy.
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