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Linebacker Derrick Brooks, a four-year letterman and three-time All-American choice at Florida State, was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the 28th overall pick of the 1995 NFL Draft. He was tabbed by the team to shore up a porous defense which had struggled for nearly 15 years.

Derrick Brooks, in full Derrick Dewan Brooks, (born April 18, 1973, Pensacola, Florida, U.S.), American gridiron football player who, in his 14-year career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL), established himself as one of the greatest linebackers in the history of the sport. Brooks was a standout safety in high ...

Derrick Dewan Brooks Position: LB 6-0, 235lb (183cm, 106kg) Born:April 18, 1973 in Pensacola, FL College: Florida St. (College Stats) Weighted Career AV (100-95-...):142 (16th overall since 1960) High School: Booker T. Washington(FL) Draft: Tampa Bay Buccaneersin the 1st round (28th overall) of the 1995 NFL Draft.

Derrick Dewan Brooks. Born. April 18, 1973 (age 49) • Pensacola • Florida. Awards And Honors. Pro Football Hall of Fame (2014) • 11 Pro Bowl selections • 2000 Walter Payton Man of the Year • 1 Super Bowl championship • 5 All-Pro selections • 2002 Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year • Pro Football Hall of Fame ...

Derrick Brooks attended Washington High School in Pensacola and was one of the best football players in the state. He chose to remain in-state and play his college football for the Florida State Seminoles. Throwback Thursday - Derrick Brooks Pensacola Washington High School #nflbrotherhood #pensacola #ReadyPlayerOne pic.twitter.com/QqoUszKfzR.