Derrick Rodgers

Miami Dolphins 92nd pick

OLB · Arizona State, Riverside Community College · 1997–2004

116

Games

360

Solo Tackles

Sacks

Interceptions

Derrick Rodgers is a former outside linebacker out of Arizona State; Riverside Community College, selected by the Miami Dolphins with the 92nd overall pick (round 3) in the 1997 NFL Draft. He played 116 regular-season games from 1997 to 2004. From 1999 on, he played for the Miami Dolphins and New Orleans Saints.

Draft Details

Year

1997

Round

Round 3

Pick

92nd overall

Team

Miami Dolphins

Position

OLB

College

Arizona State, Riverside Community College

Derrick Rodgers Career Stats

Primary starter for 8 seasons.

Career Totals

Games	Solo Tkl	Sacks	Def INT
116	360	9	4

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
1999	MIA	15	18	16	4	0	0	1	3	0
2000	MIA	14	54	24	2	0.5	0	0	3	1
2001	MIA	14	34	27	3	1	1	0	7	0
2002	MIA	16	41	30	2	0	0	2	3	0
2003	NO	14	41	18	0	0	0	1	5	0
2004	NO	8	32	11	0	0	0	0	3	1
Since 1999		81	220	126	11	1.5	1	4	24	2

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Season-by-season detail is available from 1999 on; career totals above cover the full career.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

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