Derrick Blaylock

Derrick Blaylock

No. 23
Position:	Running back
Personal information
Date of birth:	(1979-08-23) August 23, 1979
Place of birth:	Atlanta, Texas
Height:
Weight:
Career information
College:	Stephen F. Austin
NFL draft:	2001 / Round: 5 / Pick: 150
Career history
Kansas City Chiefs (2001–2004) New York Jets (2005–2006) Washington Redskins (2007)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
NFL FedEx Ground Player of the week
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Derrick Blaylock (born August 23, 1979) is a former American football running back of the National Football League. Blaylock was drafted in the 5th round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs. Blaylock also played for the New York Jets.

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. Blaylock would be one of 3 running backs for Kansas that would rush for 100 yards in one season, With Priest Holmes and Larry Johnson.

On February 28, 2007, the New York Jets released Blaylock. On May 7, 2007 Blaylock signed a contract with the Washington Redskins, but was cut on September 3, after reaching an injury settlement.