Search results
Derrick Brooks was born and raised in Pensacola, FL. He grew up with many challenges, yet reached past all of his struggles and became a first-round NFL draft pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1995. This began his 14-year, hall of fame career. In his career, he pushed himself. He recorded 2,198 tackles which is the most in franchise history.
Nov 14, 2023 · The Tampa Bay Buccaneers struck gold when they drafted linebacker Derrick Brooks in 1995 after he was a standout at the Reese’s Senior Bowl.
- 2 min
- David Harrison
Career Stats for OLB Derrick Brooks The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. Skip to main content
Apr 21, 2022 · Derrick Brooks Now. After retirement, Brooks has been busy. From 2011-17, he was the co-owner of the Arena Football League's Tampa Bay Storm, and when the league folded, he invested in his hometown's minor league baseball team. The Pensacola Blue Wahoos are now the Double-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins.
Feb 2, 2024 · One victim, identified as 32-year-old Derrick Brooks, was later pronounced dead. At the time, police said they did not believe the murder was a random act; however few details have been publicly ...
Brooks continued to impress during and after his pro career, earning his master’s degree in business communications in 1999. His numerous community initiatives have included establishing Brooks Bunch, founding Derrick Brooks Charities, and establishing Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High, a nonprofit public charter school.
