Derrick Strait
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| Derrick Strait | |
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| Date of birth | August 27, 1980 |
| Place of birth | Austin, TX |
| Position(s) | Cornerback |
| College | Oklahoma |
| NFL Draft | 2004 / Round 3/ Pick 76 |
| Awards | 2003 Jim Thorpe Award 2003 Bronko Nagurski Trophy |
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| Team(s) | |
| 2004-2005 2006 |
New York Jets New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Chicago Bears, Carolina Panthers |
Derrick Strait (born August 27, 1980) is an NFL cornerback for panthers.
Strait was selected with the 13th pick in the 3rd round of the 2004 NFL Draft by the New York Jets. After spending two seasons primarily as a backup defensive back, Strait was traded to Cleveland on August 14, 2006 for running back Lee Suggs. Lee Suggs, however, failed his physical, and both he and Derrick returned to their respective teams. On October 11, 2006 he was claimed off waivers by the Buccaneers, but was released seven days later. On November 8, 2006, he was claimed off waivers by the Bears. On December 10, 2006 he was released by the Bears. On December 11, 2006 he was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers.
Playing his collegiate football at the University of Oklahoma, Derrick was a two-time All-American, recipient of the Bronko Nagurski Trophy , and the Jim Thorpe Award his junior season. He holds a team record record with five fumble recoveries in a single season.
Strait attended Lanier High School in Austin Texas.
- Born: August 27, 1980 Austin, TX
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 189 lbs.
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