Derrick Brown

Carolina Panthers 7th pick

DE ·

Auburn · 2020–2025

Games

172

Solo Tackles

Sacks

Interceptions

Derrick Brown is a defensive end out of Auburn, selected by the Carolina Panthers with the 7th overall pick (round 1) in the 2020 NFL Draft. He has played 86 regular-season games since 2020, with the Carolina Panthers. He was named to 1 Pro Bowl.

Draft Details

Year

2020

Round

Round 1

Pick

7th overall

Team

Carolina Panthers

Position

College

Auburn

Derrick Brown Career Stats

1× Pro Bowl selection.
Primary starter for 5 seasons.
Active in the 2026 season — stats update weekly.

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2020	CAR	16	20	13	7	2	12	0	4	0
2021	CAR	16	24	14	7	3	9	0	4	0
2022	CAR	17	24	37	4	1	12	1	7	0
2023	CAR	17	47	46	5	2	15	1	6	0
2024	CAR	1	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0
2025	CAR	16	32	40	5	5	11	0	7	1
2026	CAR	3	8	2	0	0	1	0	1	0
Career		86	155	154	28	13	60	2	29	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

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-5

Weight

326 lbs

40-Yard Dash

5.16s

Bench Press

28 reps

Vertical Jump

27"

Broad Jump

108"

3-Cone Drill

8.22s

Shuttle

4.79s

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