Derrick Johnson

Derrick Johnson
Johnson at the 2016 Pro Bowl
No. 56
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1982-11-22) November 22, 1982
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: 1st round, 15th pick
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:1,169
Sacks:27.5
Forced fumbles:23
Interceptions:14
Defensive touchdowns:4
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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.