DB · Los Angeles Chargers
Derrick Kelson
Age 58 · 183 cm (6'0") · 86 kg · Born May 14, 1968 · Purdue
NFL career
1991
debut year
1991
last season
1
seasons
—
jersey
College: Purdue
1990 NFL Draft
Rd 11
round
#279
overall pick
NYJ
drafted by
Career badges
Retired
External profiles
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1990 NFL Draft · Round 11 class
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#277
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DB peers of the era
Other DBs who debuted within five seasons of Derrick Kelson.
Born on May 14
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Mike Quick
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