Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn. Ranked #6 overall on the 2020 consensus board (Round 1 projection); Carolina drafted him in Round 1, pick 7.
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
95STARTER
| Yr | Team | W-L | TFL | QBH | TKL | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '20 | CAR | 5-11 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 70% | 92 |
| '21 | CAR | 5-12 | 8 | 9 | 24 | 62% | 84 |
| '22 | CAR | 7-10 | 5 | 12 | 24 | 75% | 96 |
| '23 | CAR | 2-15 | 7 | 15 | 47 | 89% | †100 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 28 | 48 | 115 | 76% | 93 | |
| '24 | CAR | 5-12 | — | — | — | 91% | 100 |
| '25 | CAR | 8-9 | 5 | 11 | 32 | 77% | 96 |
| Career | — | 33 | 59 | 147 | 76% | 95 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All DT in the 2020 draft class.
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Context
Height
6'4 ⅝"
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Frame profile.
Weight
326 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
34.25"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All DT in the 2020 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
5.16 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
27"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
108"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
1.73 sec.
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
8.22 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.79 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
28 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Selected 7th overall, Derrick Brown has validated his Round 1 draft investment — ranking among the top 100% of DTs from the 2020 draft class.