Derek
Rivers.
Derek
Rivers.
Youngstown State· 6'4"· 248 lb· 4.61s 40
3-4 attacking front, emphasizing versatility and disciplined pass rush techniques, with expectations for strong run defense from the edge.
Rotational pass rusher in year one, developing into a starting 3-4 outside linebacker with strong situational pass-rush upside.
A strict 4-3 one-gap penetrating front that asks him to constantly play against tackles head-up without much read-and-react freedom.
Rivers' frame and athleticism are well-suited for a hybrid role, allowing him to thrive in schemes that value adaptable players on the edge.
Selected #83 overall in Round 3 of the 2017 NFL Draft by New England Patriots out of Youngstown State.
Relative Athletic Score (Kent Lee Platte) benchmarks combine/pro-day numbers against every measured prospect at the position since 1987. 10.00 is elite; 5.00 is average.
— — — positional median (p50)
- 40 yd
- 4.61sp50
- Vertical
- 35inp50
- Broad jump
- 123inp50
- Three-cone
- 6.94sp50
- Shuttle
- 4.40sp50
- Bench
- 30repp50
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Derek Rivers played defensive end for the New England Patriots, Los Angeles Rams, and Houston Texans. His career was hampered by injuries, limiting his on-field impact.
Data note: No verified college season lines are available for this player from our statistical sources.