Derek Rivers, EDGE, Youngstown State. Ranked #53 overall on the 2017 consensus board (Round 2 projection); New England drafted him in Round 3, pick 83.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
25ROLE PLAYER
| Yr | Team | W-L | SACK | TFL | QBH | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '18 | NE | 11-5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19% | 15 |
| '20 | LA | 10-6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 16% | 11 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 3 | 3 | 6 | 17% | 13 | |
| '21 | HOU | 4-13 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 41% | 50 |
| Career | — | 4 | 5 | 7 | 27% | 25 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All EDGE in the 2017 draft class.
Better
Context
Height
6'3 ⅝"
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Frame profile.
Weight
248 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
32.75"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9.38"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All EDGE in the 2017 draft class.
Better
Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.61 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
35"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
123"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
6.94 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.4 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
30 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Derek Rivers leads all EDGEs from the 2017 draft class in career sacks.