Derrick Johnson

Derrick Johnson
Johnson at the 2016 Pro Bowl
No. 56
PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born (1982-11-22) November 22, 1982
Waco, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High schoolWaco
CollegeTexas (2001–2004)
NFL draft2005: 1st round, 15th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles1,169
Sacks27.5
Forced fumbles23
Interceptions14
Defensive touchdowns4
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. Johnson 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, Johnson made four Pro Bowls. He also played six games for the Oakland Raiders in 2018.