Derek Combs Explained

Number:43, 45
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:28 February 1979
Birth Place:Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:185
High School:Grove City (OH)
College:Ohio State
Draftyear:2001
Draftround:7
Draftpick:228
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:12
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:0
Statlabel3:Kick returns
Statvalue3:5
Statlabel4:Yards
Statvalue4:71
Statlabel5:Longest
Statvalue5:25
Pfr:CombDe20

Derek Alan Combs (born February 28, 1979) is a former American football cornerback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers. He played college football for Ohio State.[1]

Early life

Combs graduated from Grove City High School in Grove City, Ohio, where he was the star tailback and was voted Ohio's Mr. Football in 1996.[2] He has his own spot in the trophy case at Grove City High School.

College career

He was a tailback in college for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Professional career

Combs was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the 7th round (228th overall pick) of the 2001 NFL draft as a cornerback.[3] He played in four games for the Raiders in 2002 and eight games for the Green Bay Packers in 2003.

Notes and References

  1. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CombDe20.htm Derek Combs
  2. News: Zulovich. Nick. Ohio-bound Combs stands out in Big 33. Daily Collegian. July 9, 2024. July 28, 1997.
  3. Web site: 2001 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-03-17 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.