Derrick Townsel

Early life Townsel was born in Dade County, Florida. Townsel twice earned both OHS Offensive Player of the Year and all-region honors in high school.

Townsel finished his college career with 153 catches for 1,712 yards and five touchdowns. He was waived on August 17 to make room for linebacker Rod Wilson.

Houston Texans Townsel was signed by the Houston Texans on August 23. He appeared in one game for the Texans during the 2010 season but recorded no statistics. Townsel was waived on September 3, 2011.

Edmonton Eskimos Townsel was signed by the Edmonton Eskimos on January 10, 2012. He was released during training camp on June 17, 2012.

Omaha Nighthawks Townsel played in one game for the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League in 2012, recording one punt return for -4 yards and one tackle.

Orlando Predators Townsel was assigned to the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League on March 6, 2013. Townsel was reassigned on March 17 before the Predators' first game of the season, but was assigned to the Predators again on March 27, following their Week 1 game. He was later reassigned again on April 8, assigned again on April 26, and reassigned for the final time on May 2, 2013. Overall, he recorded three receptions for 68 yards and one touchdown, two rushes for three yards, and one solo tackle for the Predators during the 2013 season.

Television In 2019, Townsel was a contestant on The Titan Games. During biographical footage used in the series, Townsel revealed that since his football career, he has become a professional yogi. In The Titan Games he conquered Mount Olympus against Matt Cable to become a Titan.