Derek Alan Combs (born February 28, 1979) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers. He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes.[2]
Early life
Combs graduated from Grove City High School in Grove City, Ohio, where he was the star tailback and was voted Ohio’s Mr. Football in 1996.[3] He has his own spot in the trophy case at Grove City High School.
College career
He was a tailback in college for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Professional career
Combs was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the 7th round (228th overall pick) of the 2001 NFL draft as a cornerback.[4] He played in four games for the Raiders in 2002 and eight games for the Green Bay Packers in 2003.
References
- ^ “Derek Combs”. Pro Football Archives. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ Derek Combs. pro-football-reference.com
- ^ Zulovich, Nick (July 28, 1997). “Ohio-bound Combs stands out in Big 33”. Daily Collegian. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ “2001 NFL Draft Listing”. Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 17, 2023.