Derrick Brooks

Derrick Brooks

Derrick Dewan Brooks is a former American college and professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League for fourteen seasons. He played college football for Florida State University, and was twice recognized as a consensus All-American. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round of the 1995 NFL Draft, and he played his entire professional career for the Buccaneers. An eleven-time Pro Bowl selection and nine-time All-Pro, Brooks was named AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2002, and earned a Super Bowl ring with the Buccaneers in Super...
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quick facts
Birthdate:April 18, 1973
Birthplace:Pensacola, Florida
Age:39
Height:6' 0"
Weight:235.9 lbs.
All Positions Played:Linebacker
Education:Florida State University

Honors and awards for Derrick Brooks

YearAward
2005 NFL Pro Bowl Most Valuable Player Award
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Former football teams for Derrick Brooks

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Linebacker
Tenure:1995 - 2008 (13 years)

Education

Florida State University
Florida State University
Location:Tallahassee
Colors:Garnet, Gold
Mascot:Seminole

The Florida State University is a space-grant and sea-grant public university located in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. It is a comprehensive doctoral research university with medical programs and significant research activity as determined by the Carnegie Foundation. The university...
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NFL players from Florida State University
NamePositionMost recent team
Antonio Cromartie Cornerback New York Jets
Kamerion Wimbley Linebacker Tennessee Titans
Sebastian Janikowski Placekicker Oakland Raiders
Leon Washington Running back Seattle Seahawks
Brodrick Bunkley Defensive tackle New Orleans Saints
Chauncey Davis Defensive end Chicago Bears
Darnell Dockett Defensive tackle Arizona Cardinals
Alex Barron Offensive tackle Seattle Seahawks
Mario Henderson Offensive tackle San Diego Chargers
Lawrence Timmons Linebacker Pittsburgh Steelers
Anquan Boldin Wide receiver Baltimore Ravens
Greg Jones Running back Jacksonville Jaguars
Andre Fluellen Defensive tackle Detroit Lions
Geno Hayes Linebacker Chicago Bears
Letroy Guion Defensive tackle Minnesota Vikings
Graham Gano Placekicker Washington Redskins
Preston Parker Wide receiver Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Christian Ponder Quarterback Minnesota Vikings
Myron Rolle Cornerback Pittsburgh Steelers
Everette Brown Defensive end Detroit Lions
Richard Goodman Wide receiver San Diego Chargers
Markus White Linebacker Washington Redskins
Tony Carter Cornerback Denver Broncos
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Hometown of Derrick Brooks

Pensacola
Pensacola, Florida
Population:2,164

Pensacola is the westernmost city in the Florida Panhandle and the county seat of Escambia County, Florida, United States of America. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 51,923. Pensacola is the principal city of the Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent Metropolitan Statistical Area, an...
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Places Derrick Brooks has lived

Map showing Places Lived by Derrick Brooks
MarkerLocationPopulation
A Pensacola 51,923
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Which educational institution did Derrick Brooks attend?
  • A:
    Derrick Brooks went to Florida State University.
  • Q:
    Which awards recognized Derrick Brooks for his outstanding play on the football field?
  • A:
    Derrick Brooks received the NFL Pro Bowl Most Valuable Player Award in the 2005 NFL season.
  • Q:
    Where was Derrick Brooks born?
  • A:
    Derrick Brooks was born in Pensacola.
  • Q:
    How tall is Derrick Brooks?
  • A:
    He is 6 feet tall.

Awards & Accolades

  • NL Pro Bowl MVP
    2006
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