Derek Rivers
Updated: 11/6/2025, 2:24:37 AM Wikipedia source
Derek Rivers (born May 9, 1994) is an American professional football defensive end. He played college football for the Youngstown State Penguins. He has been a member of the New England Patriots, Los Angeles Rams, Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts.
Infobox
Position
Defensive end
Born
(1994-05-09) May 9, 1994 (age 31)Augusta, Maine, U.S.
Height
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight
250 lb (113 kg)
High school
Kinston(Kinston, North Carolina)
College
Youngstown State (2013–2016)
NFL draft
2017: 3rd round, 83rd overall pick
Total tackles
16
Sacks
3.5
Tables
Pre-draft measurables · Professional career
mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- 6 ft 3+5⁄8 in(1.92 m)
mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- 6 ft 3+5⁄8 in(1.92 m)
Height
mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- 6 ft 3+5⁄8 in(1.92 m)
Weight
248 lb(112 kg)
Arm length
32+3⁄4 in(0.83 m)
Hand span
9+3⁄8 in(0.24 m)
40-yard dash
4.61 s
10-yard split
1.60 s
20-yard split
2.66 s
20-yard shuttle
4.40 s
Three-cone drill
6.94 s
Vertical jump
35 in(0.89 m)
Broad jump
10 ft 3 in(3.12 m)
Bench press
30 reps
All values from NFL Combine
All values from NFL Combine
Height
All values from NFL Combine
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
| mw- .mw- 6 ft 3+5⁄8 in(1.92 m) | 248 lb(112 kg) | 32+3⁄4 in(0.83 m) | 9+3⁄8 in(0.24 m) | 4.61 s | 1.60 s | 2.66 s | 4.40 s | 6.94 s | 35 in(0.89 m) | 10 ft 3 in(3.12 m) | 30 reps | |
| All values from NFL Combine | ||||||||||||
References
- "Patriots Pick Defensive End Derek Rivers With 83rd Selection In 2017 NFL Draft"http://nesn.com/2017/04/patriots-pick-defensive-end-derek-rivers-with-83rd-selection-in-2017-nfl-draft/
- "Inside the Patriots Draft Room: Round 3"http://www.patriots.com/video/2017/04/29/inside-patriots-draft-room-round-3
- Portland Press Heraldhttp://www.pressherald.com/2017/05/01/new-england-patriots-1st-draft-pick-has-close-family-ties-to-maine/
- "YSU sophomore DE fulfills father's football promise"https://web.archive.org/web/20170331025523/http://www.vindy.com/news/2014/oct/10/rivers-bridges-gap/
- ESPN.comhttps://www.espn.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/67396/falcons-make-youngstown-states-derek-rivers-feel-at-home-in-workout
- WKBN.comhttps://www.wkbn.com/sports/ysu-standout-derek-rivers-impresses-at-nfl-combine/
- "Youngstown's Derek Rivers, son of ex-Hokie, will test JMU's protection"https://www.richmond.com/sports/youngstown-s-derek-rivers-son-of-ex-hokie-will-test/article_525604f7-635e-510c-a53b-a9e3706a379a.html
- "Derek Rivers Draft and Combine Prospect Profile"https://www.nfl.com/prospects/derek-rivers/32005249-5645-5810-4a0d-8efb3db9f5f0
- DraftScout.comhttps://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1004846&DraftYear=2017
- YouTube.comhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxAioqkGCWU
- NFL.comhttps://www.nfl.com/news/patriots-finally-make-a-pick-with-derek-rivers-at-no-83-0ap3000000804401
- ESPN.comhttp://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20377675/new-england-patriots-fear-de-derek-rivers-lost-season-knee-injury
- Patriots.comhttps://web.archive.org/web/20171128033226/http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/09/02/patriots-reach-53-man-limit
- "NEUSE NEWS EXCLUSIVE: Humble Rivers is ready for Super Bowl LIII"https://www.neusenews.com/index/2019/2/3/humble-rivers-is-ready-for-super-bowl-liii
- USA Todayhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super-bowl/2019/02/04/super-bowl-2019-53-things-we-learned-patriots-rams/2742465002/
- Boston.comhttps://www.boston.com/sports/new-england-patriots/2019/08/30/patriots-roster-moves-cuts-2
- www.patriots.comhttps://www.patriots.com/news/derek-rivers-recovery-journey-second-career-sack-gratifying-for-patriots-to-see
- ESPN.comhttps://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30134085/new-england-patriots-place-sony-michel-shaq-mason-derek-rivers-reserve-covid-19-list
- Boston.comhttps://www.boston.com/sports/new-england-patriots/2020/10/21/patriots-covid-list-ir-jermaine-eluemunor
- Patriots.comhttps://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-make-a-series-of-roster-transactions-x5662
- Rams Wirehttps://theramswire.usatoday.com/2020/11/23/rams-patriots-derek-rivers-claim-waivers/
- Pro-Football-Reference.comhttps://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RiveDe00.htm
- HoustonTexans.comhttps://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-3-23-2021
- HoustonTexans.comhttps://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-8-31-2021
- HoustonTexans.comhttps://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-9-1-2021
- HoustonTexans.comhttps://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-11-24-2021
- "Texans New Contract Details on 2 Signings"https://www.si.com/nfl/texans/news/new-contract-jonathan-owens-derek-rivers-houston#:~:text=HOUSTON%20%2D%2D%20The%20Houston%20Texans,not%20authorized%20to%20speak%20publicly.
- Pro-Football-Reference.comhttps://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RiveDe00.htm
- HoustonTexans.comhttps://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-8-30-2022
- HoustonTexans.comhttps://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-3-16-2023
- HoustonTexans.comhttps://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-8-30-2023
- www.houstontexans.comhttps://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-9-21-2023
- www.houstontexans.comhttps://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-9-29-2023
- HoustonTexans.comhttps://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-9-30-2023
- www.houstontexans.comhttps://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-10-4-2023
- www.houstontexans.comhttps://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-10-6-2023
- www.houstontexans.comhttps://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-10-7-2023
- HoustonTexans.comhttps://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-11-01-2023
- Colts.comhttps://www.colts.com/news/colts-sign-de-derek-rivers-to-practice-squad
- Colts.comhttps://www.colts.com/news/colts-sign-9-to-reserve-future-contracts-4-to-one-year-contract-extensions-waive
- Colts.comhttps://www.colts.com/news/colts-sign-de-derek-rivers-wr-greg-ward-waive-s-kendell-brooks-waive-injured-wr-ethan-fernea
- Colts.comhttps://www.colts.com/news/colts-roster-move-transaction-ronnie-harrison-derek-slywka
- colts.comhttps://www.colts.com/news/jason-bean-practice-squad-injury-list-quarterback-derek-rivers-kelvin-joseph-josiah-bronson-roster-moves
- Colts.comhttps://www.colts.com/news/colts-sign-t-mason-brooks-to-practice-squad-release-de-derek-rivers-from-practice-squad
- colts.comhttps://www.colts.com/news/colts-sign-de-derek-rivers-to-practice-squad-2024-transaction
- Colts.comhttps://www.colts.com/news/colts-sign-cb-tre-flowers-de-durell-nchami-to-practice-squad-release-t-sebastian-gutierrez-de-derek-rivers-from-practice-squad