Derrick Johnson

Derrick Johnson
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Johnson at the 2016 Pro Bowl
No. 56
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1982-11-22) November 22, 1982 (age 41)
Waco, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school:Waco
College:Texas (2001–2004)
NFL draft:2005 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:1,169
Sacks:27.5
Forced fumbles:23
Interceptions:14
Defensive touchdowns:4
Player stats at PFR

Derrick O'Hara Johnson (born November 22, 1982) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas Longhorns, twice earning consensus All-American honors. He was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round of the 2005 NFL draft with the 15th overall pick. In his 13 seasons with the Chiefs, he made four Pro Bowls. He also played six games for the Oakland Raiders.