- Derrick Blaylock
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Derrick Blaylock No. -- Free Agent Running back Personal information Date of birth: August 23, 1979 Place of birth: Atlanta, Texas Height: 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Weight: 208 lb (94 kg) Career information College: Stephen F. Austin NFL Draft: 2001 / Round: 5 / Pick: 150 Debuted in 2002 for the Kansas City Chiefs Career history - *Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards - 1x NFL FedEx Ground Player of the week
Stats at NFL.com Derrick Blaylock (born August 23, 1979) is an American football running back in the National Football League who is currently a free agent.
High school career
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
Blaylock scored four rushing touchdowns in one game for the Kansas City Chiefs as Priest Holmes' backup on October 24, 2004.
On February 28, 2007, the New York Jets released Blaylock. On May 7, 2007 the Washington Redskins signed Blaylock to a contract. He was cut on September 3, due to an injury settlement.
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