Derrick Burgess
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Derrick Lee Burgess is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for 10 seasons, primarily with the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders. He was selected by the Eagles in the third round of the 2001 NFL draft where he spent four seasons before joining Oakland. During his four seasons with the Raiders, he twice received Pro Bowl honors and led the league in sacks in 2005. After one season with the New England Patriots, Burgess rejoined the Eagles for his final season in 2010.
Burgess with the Oakland Raiders in 2006
2001 NFL draft
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The 2001 NFL draft was the 66th draft annual of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible professional football players. The draft, which is officially referred to as the "NFL Player Selection Meeting", was held at the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York on April 21–22, 2001.
Quarterback Michael Vick was chosen as the first draft pick overall by the Atlanta Falcons.
Richard Seymour was drafted number sixth overall and went on to win three Super Bowl championships with the New England Patriots. A three-time first-team All-Pro, he was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2022.
Santana Moss was one of four players from the University of Miami chosen in the first round, more than any other school.
Although T. J. Houshmandzadeh was not selected until the final round of the draft, he went on to play in the Pro Bowl in 2007.