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277. Derrick Johnson

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277. Derrick Johnson

Derrick Johnson played all but his last season of his career with the Kansas City Chiefs and the former 1stRound Pick from Texas would slowly work his way to the upper echelon of NFL Linebackers and he would be named to four Pro Bowls out of five from 2011 to 2015.  Johnson, who was also named a First Team All-Pro in 2011 would have five years where he had more than 105 Combined Tackles and retired with 1,168 overall with 27.5 Quarterback Sacks and 14 Interceptions.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Waco, Texas, U.S.A.
  • Position: Linebacker
  • Games Played: 188
  • Notable Statistics: 170 Games Started
    14 Interceptions
    355 Interception Return Yards
    4 Interception Return Touchdowns
    22 Forced Fumbles
    18 Fumble Recoveries
    4 Fumble Recovery Yards
    27.5 Quarterback Sacks
    1,171 Combined Tackles
    955 Solo Tackles
    216 Assisted Tackles
    103 Tackles for Loss
    40 Quarterback Hits*

    6 Playoff Games
    1.0 Quarterback Sacks
    40 Combined Tackles
    26 Solo Tackles
    14 Assisted Tackles
    2 Tackles for Loss
    1 Quarterback Hit*

    *Quarterback Hits became a stat in 2006
  • Played For: Kansas City Chiefs, Oakland Raiders
  • College: Texas
  • Drafted: 1st Round, 15th Overall in 2005
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Super Bowl Rings (None) 
    First Team All-Pro (2011)
    Second Team All-Pro (2015)
    Pro Bowl (2011, 2012, 2013 & 2015)

  • Other Points of Note:

    Top Ten Finishes: Interception Return Yards (1) (2009)
    Top Ten Finishes: Solo Tackles (4) (2011, 2012, 2013 & 2015)
    Top Ten Finishes: Combined Tackles (1) (2011)
    Top Ten Finishes: Tackles for Loss (1) (2007)
    Top Ten Finishes: Forced Fumbles (2) (2008 & 2012)

  • Notable All Time Rankings:

    18. Solo Tackles: 955
    42. Tackles for Loss: 103
    43. Combined Tackles: 1,168
    54. Forced Fumbles: 22

  • Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: None

Should Derrick Johnson be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 60%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 20%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 20%
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