LB · Detroit Lions
John Derby
Age 58 · 183 cm (6'0") · 105 kg · Born Mar 24, 1968 · Iowa
NFL career
1992
debut year
1992
last season
1
seasons
—
jersey
College: Iowa
Other "Derby" players in NFL history
Different players, same surname — ordered by most recent.
Career badges
Retired
External profiles
Iowa alumni in the NFL
Other NFL players who attended Iowa.
Connor Colby
G · 2025 · 49ers
Darien Porter
CB · 2025 · Raiders
Hunter Dekkers
QB · 2025 · Saints
J.R. Singleton
DT · 2025 · Seahawks
Jalen Travis
OT · 2025 · Colts
Jay Higgins
LB · 2025 · Ravens
Jayden Higgins
WR · 2025 · Texans
Jaylin Noel
WR · 2025 · Texans
Kaleb Johnson
RB · 2025 · Steelers
Luke Elkin
LS · 2025 · Bears
LB peers of the era
Other LBs who debuted within five seasons of John Derby.
Born on March 24
Oscar Reed
1944 · Atlanta Falcons
Tom Humphrey
1950 · Kansas City Chiefs
Rolland Lawrence
1951 · Atlanta Falcons
Greg McCrary
1952 · Washington Commanders
Rob Nairne
1954 · New Orleans Saints
Fred Mortensen
1954 · Washington Commanders
Greg Blankenship
1954 · Pittsburgh Steelers
Woody Bennett
1955 · Miami Dolphins