Derrick Strong facts for kids
| Position: | Defensive end |
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| Born: | April 16, 1982 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight: | 261 lb (118 kg) |
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| College: | Illinois |
| Undrafted: | 2004 |
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Derrick Strong was born on April 16, 1982. He is a former American football player. He played as a defensive end, which is a position on the defense that tries to stop the other team's offense. Derrick Strong played for teams like the Rhein Fire and the Philadelphia Soul during his career.
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Derrick Strong: A Football Player
Derrick Strong was born in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up to become a talented football player. His journey in football started in college.
College Football Days
Derrick Strong went to the University of Illinois. He played college football there. College football is a big part of American sports. It's where many players get noticed before playing professionally.
While playing for Illinois, Derrick was a strong defensive player. In 2002, he was recognized as a "Second-team All-Big Ten" player. This means he was one of the best defensive players in his college conference that year.
Playing Professional Football
After college, Derrick Strong began his professional career. In 2005, he joined the Rhein Fire. This team was part of NFL Europe, a league that helped players develop their skills. He played with the Rhein Fire until 2007.
Later, in 2008, Derrick played in the Arena football league. Arena football is a faster version of football played indoors on a smaller field. He played for two teams in this league: the Columbus Destroyers and the Philadelphia Soul. The Philadelphia Soul acquired him in 2008.
External Links
- Stats Crew profile
