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Derrick Blaylock

b. 1979

American football player

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Born 1979. Derrick Blaylock is an American american football player.

Derrick Blaylock (born August 23, 1979) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks and was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round of the 2001 NFL draft. Blaylock also played for the New York Jets.

Early life Blaylock attended Atlanta High School in Atlanta, Texas, and was a standout in football, track, and basketball. In football, he was a three-time All-District selection. In basketball, he was a second-team All-District selection and in track, he placed second on the 100 meter dash at the state Class 3A finals with a time of 10.7 seconds, and set the school record in the 100 meter dash with a time of 10.44 seconds.

Professional career On April 22, 2001, Blaylock was selected 150th overall in the fifth round of the 2001 NFL draft by the Kansas City Chiefs.

Blaylock scored four rushing touchdowns in one game for the Chiefs, along with Priest Holmes on October 24, 2004, vs the Atlanta Falcons. Blaylock would be one of three running backs for Kansas City to have a 100-yard rushing game during the 2004 season, along with Priest Holmes and Larry Johnson.

On February 28, 2007, the New York Jets released Blaylock. On May 7, 2007, Blaylock signed a contract with the Washington Redskins, but was cut on September 3, after reaching an injury settlement.

NFL career statistics Legend Bold Career high

Regular season Year Team Games Rushing Receiving GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD 2002 KAN 12 0 16 72 4.5 16 0 5 47 9.4 21 0 2003 KAN 16 0 22 112 5.1 25 2 15 181 12.1 63 1 2004 KAN 12 5 118 539 4.6 24 8 25 246 9.8 30 1 2005 NYJ 7 1 17 53 3.1 11 0 3 17 5.7 10 0 2006 NYJ 4 2 25 44 1.8 6 0 5 29 5.8 9 0 51 8 198 820 4.1 25 10 53 520 9.8 63 2

Playoffs Year Team Games Rushing Receiving GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD 2003 KAN 1 0 2 -3 -1.5 -1 0 1 11 11.0 11 0 1 0 2 -3 -1.5 -1 0 1 11 11.0 11 0

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Atlanta High School

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American football player

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Derrick Blaylock was born on 23 August 1979 in Atlanta.

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· Wikipedia: Derrick Blaylock

· Wikidata: Q5262977

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