Derrick Blaylock

Derrick Blaylock (born August 23, 1979) is a former American football running back of the National Football League (NFL). Blaylock was drafted in the 5th round of the 2001 NFL draft by the Kansas City Chiefs.^[1] Blaylock also played for the New York Jets.

Derrick Blaylock

No. 23
Position:	Running back
Personal information
Born:	(1979-08-23) August 23, 1979 (age 45) Atlanta, Texas, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight:	208 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High school:	Atlanta (TX)
College:	Stephen F. Austin
NFL draft:	2001 / round: 5 / pick: 150
Career history
Kansas City Chiefs (2001–2004) New York Jets (2005–2006) Washington Redskins (2007)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts: 198 Rushing yards: 820 Rushing touchdowns: 10 Receptions: 53 Receiving yards: 520 Receiving touchdowns: 2 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

Blaylock attended Atlanta High School in Atlanta, Texas, and was a standout in football, track, and basketball. In football, he was a three-time All-District selection. In basketball, he was a second-team All-District selection and in track, he placed second on the 100 meter dash at the state Class 3A finals with a time of 10.7 seconds, and set the school record in the 100 meter dash with a time of 10.44 seconds.

Professional career

On April 22, 2001, Blaylock was selected 150th overall in the fifth round of the 2001 NFL draft by the Kansas City Chiefs.

Blaylock scored four rushing touchdowns in one game for the Chiefs, along with Priest Holmes on October 24, 2004, vs the Atlanta Falcons. Blaylock would be one of three running backs for Kansas City to have a 100-yard rushing game during the 2004 season, along with Priest Holmes and Larry Johnson.^[2]

On February 28, 2007, the New York Jets released Blaylock. On May 7, 2007, Blaylock signed a contract with the Washington Redskins, but was cut on September 3, after reaching an injury settlement.

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold	Career high

Regular season

Year	Team	Games		Rushing					Receiving
		GP	GS	Att	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Rec	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD
2002	KAN	12	0	16	72	4.5	16	0	5	47	9.4	21	0
2003	KAN	16	0	22	112	5.1	25	2	15	181	12.1	63	1
2004	KAN	12	5	118	539	4.6	24	8	25	246	9.8	30	1
2005	NYJ	7	1	17	53	3.1	11	0	3	17	5.7	10	0
2006	NYJ	4	2	25	44	1.8	6	0	5	29	5.8	9	0
		51	8	198	820	4.1	25	10	53	520	9.8	63	2

Playoffs

Year	Team	Games		Rushing					Receiving
		GP	GS	Att	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Rec	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD
2003	KAN	1	0	2	-3	-1.5	-1	0	1	11	11.0	11	0
		1	0	2	-3	-1.5	-1	0	1	11	11.0	11	0

References

1. "2001 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
2. "How will Chiefs split workload between Charcandrick West and Spencer Ware?". December 4, 2015.