Derrick Strait

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Derrick Strait
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Austin (TX) Lanier
College:Oklahoma
NFL draft:2004 / Round: 3 / Pick: 76
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:71
Passes defended:1
Fumble recoveries:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Derrick Lee Strait (born August 27, 1980) is a former American college and professional

2004 NFL Draft, and he also played professionally for the Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers
of the NFL.

Early years

Strait was born in

touchdowns, recording eight runs of 20 or more yards, including one of 81 yards and also threw three touchdowns. He also had, 118 tackles (52 solos), one quarterback sack, two forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries, 11 pass deflections and two interceptions
on defense. He returned one fumble 42 yards for a touchdown. Strait combined for more than 1,500 yards as a junior (790 passing and 712 rushing). He was an All-District standout as well as being selected to the All-CenTex team.

College

Strait received an athletic scholarship to attend the

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.

Freshman (2000)

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

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 pair 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
.

Sophomore (2001)

In 2001, Strait was an All-

Texas. He returned an interception 47 yards for a touchdown in the season opener against North Carolina, cutting across the field in almost an exact replay of his TD against Nebraska the previous year. Strait did however give up the winning touchdown in the 2001 Bedlam Series against Oklahoma State to Rashaun Woods
, unable to perform his game-saving magic of a year ago.

Junior (2002)

In 2002, Strait was a Jim Thorpe Award semifinalist, consensus All-Big 12 first-team. He started every game at cornerback. He tied for the team lead with six interceptions, the No. 10 total in school history, and set a school record for return yards in a season by taking his six interceptions back for 175 yards. Strait had two interceptions at

Texas A&M
.

Senior (2003)

Following his 2003 senior season, Strait won the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, and the Jim Thorpe Award,[1] and was recognized as a unanimous first-team All-American.[2]

On February 9, 2004, state senator Debbe Leftwich, praised Strait on the Oklahoma Senate floor when she presented him with Senate Resolution 36.[3]

Professional career

National Football League

Strait was selected with the 13th pick in the

2004 NFL Draft by the New York Jets.[4] 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.[5] 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.[6] 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.

Arena Football League

In 2008, Strait joined the

Arena Football League.[7] However, he was waived on February 13.[8]

Canadian Football League

On March 4, 2008, Strait signed with the

On March 6, 2009, he was signed by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers but was released at the beginning of training camp.[10]

College Coaching

In March 2012, he began his college coaching career as a graduate assistant for his alma mater, the University of Oklahoma, under head coach Bob Stoops.

See also

  • List of Arena Football League and National Football League players

References

  1. ^ OU Football Award Winners | Thorpe Award DERRICK STRAIT (2003) Archived February 29, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ 2011 NCAA Football Records Book, Award Winners, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Indianapolis, Indiana, p. 11 (2011). Retrieved June 26, 2012.
  3. ^ Honors Sooner Football Star[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ "2004 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
  5. ^ TheGangGreen.com :: New York Jets Transactions Archived March 4, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ - Chicago Bears[permanent dead link]
  7. ^ Training Table - Teaching A "Dog" New Tricks
  8. ^ Transactions Archived April 18, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  9. ^ Esks Add Strait To Secondary
  10. ^ "Blue Bombers sign Edwards to extension; release 4". TSN.ca. June 6, 2009. Retrieved June 6, 2009.

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