Derrick Strait

Quick Facts

Full Name	Derrick Strait
Occupation	Former Football Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 27, 1980(1980-08-27)
Age	44
Country	United States
Horoscope	Virgo

Derrick Strait Biography

Derrick Strait is one of the most popular and richest Former Football Player who was born on August 27, 1980 in United States.

In 2000, Strait was selected as the Big 12 Conference Defensive Newcomer of the Year by the Associated Press, Freshman All-America selection by The Sporting News, a third-team All-Big 12 selection by the Big 12 Coaches. Strait started every game at right cornerback and finished his first season fourth in tackles with 62. He also recorded five tackles for loss, two sacks and 15 pass deflections. He recorded the second most deflections on the team and fourth most for an Oklahoma defensive back in a single season. Strait recorded one of his biggest deflections late in the Oklahoma State game when he broke up a pass in the end zone on fourth and goal, which helped Oklahoma secure the victory. Strait also had another key breakup in the Orange Bowl against Florida State, with he deflected a possible touchdown pass in the fourth quarter, he also had five tackles in the game. Strait had a two of interceptions, including a third quarter pick against Nebraska which he returned 32 yards for a touchdown, he was also one of five Sooners to return an interception for a touchdown. He recorded a career-high 10 tackles against Texas. He also recorded five tackles, two tackles for loss and one sack a week later at Kansas State. Strait also had seven tackles and an interception in the final home game of the year against Texas Tech.

Strait received an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Oklahoma, and played for coach Bob Stoops’s Oklahoma Sooners football team from 2000 to

2003. He was a starter at the cornerback position all four years. Derrick was a two-time All-American, recipient of the 2003 Bronko Nagurski Trophy, and the 2003 Jim Thorpe Award after his senior season. He holds a team record with five fumble recoveries in a single season. He was named to the Sports Illustrated All-Decade Team in 2009.

Derrick Strait Net Worth

Derrick Strait is one of the richest Former Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Derrick Strait 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Derrick Lee Strait (born August 27, 1980) is a former American college and professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for three seasons during the early 2000s. He played college football for the University of Oklahoma, and was recognized as a unanimous All-American. The New York Jets chose him in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft, and he also played professionally for the Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers of the NFL.

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Strait was selected with the 13th pick in the 3rd round of the 2004 NFL Draft by the New York Jets. After spending two seasons primarily as a backup defensive back, Strait was traded to the Cleveland Browns on August 14, 2006 for running back Lee Suggs. Suggs, however, failed his physical, and both he and Strait returned to their respective teams. On October 11, 2006, he was claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but was released a week later. On November 8, 2006, he was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Bears. On December 9, 2006, he was released by the Bears. On December 11, 2006, he was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers. On September 1, 2007, he did not make the final cut down, and was released by the Panthers.

Facts & Trivia

Dexter Ranked on the list of most popular Former Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Derrick Strait celebrates birthday on August 27 of every year.

In 2008, Strait joined the Columbus Destroyers of the Arena Football League. However, he was waived on February 13.

Top Facts about Derrick Strait

1. Derrick Strait played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners.
2. He was a consensus All-American in 2003.
3. The New York Jets drafted him in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft.
4. He played for the Jets, Browns, and Lions during his NFL career.
5. Strait recorded 2 interceptions and 1 touchdown in his NFL career.
6. He retired from professional football in 2008.
7. Strait is now a high school football coach in Texas.
8. He won a state championship as a head coach in 2019.
9. During his college career, he helped lead Oklahoma to two national championship games.
10. Strait was born on September 4th, 1980 in Austin, Texas.