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| Date of birth: July 18, 1977 | |
| Place of birth: Apple Valley, Minnesota | |
| Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | Weight: 250 lb (113 kg) |
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| College: Minnesota | |
| Undrafted in 2000 | |
| Debuted in 2000 for the Atlanta Falcons | |
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| Stats at NFL.com | |
Derek Rackley (born July 18, 1977) is a National Football League long snapper/tight end who is currently a free agent. Rackley is also currently a football analyst and broadcaster for the Comcast/Charter Sports Southeast nightly television show, SportsNite. Caught only touchdown of his career on December 30, 2001 when the Falcons were playing at the Miami Dolphins.
Derek Rackley attended Apple Valley High School in Apple Valley, Minnesota. As a senior, he was an All-State Honorable Mention honoree and an Academic All-State honoree. He graduated in 1995 from Apple Valley High School with honors.
Rackley attended the University of Minnesota and was a four-year letterman in football. He saw action at tight end, in addition to handling longsnapping duties for four years. Was working for General Mills in Minnesota before he began his pro career.