Growing up, the former Auburn defensive tackle played center, and at Lanier High School in Atlanta, routinely put on a show. He could dunk the ball while weighing more than 315 pounds, and was so good ...

In 2020, the Carolina Panthers, led then by GM Scott Fittererer, made the surprising decision to pass on Isaiah Simmons for Derrick Brown. Viewed as a versatile, top-end defensive prospect, Fitterer ...

Being a first-round draft choice in the National Football League comes with high expectations. Being a Top 10 selection comes with even more pressure. Only six players were chosen ahead of Auburn ...

He was the seventh overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft. Auburn University defensive tackle Derrick Brown was a steady performer for the team during his first four seasons—missing only one game over ...