Derek Rackley

Derek Rackley
Derek Rackley
Personal information
Date of birth: July 18, 1977 (1977-07-18) (age 34)
Place of birth: Apple Valley, Minnesota
Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Weight: 250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
College: Minnesota
Undrafted in 2000
Debuted in 2000 for the Atlanta Falcons
Career history
Career highlights and awards
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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.

High school years

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.

College career

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.