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Derrek Tuszka is a former linebacker out of North Dakota State, selected by the Denver Broncos with the 254th overall pick (round 7) in the 2020 NFL Draft. He played 39 regular-season games from 2020 to 2022, with the Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Chargers.
Draft Details
Derrek Tuszka Career Stats
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | DEN | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | PIT | 10 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | LAC | 9 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 25 | 18 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Draft Class Context
Derrek Tuszka was the 37th of 38 LBs selected in the 2020 draft. The 254th overall pick has been used 30 times in draft history. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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