16 Facts About Derek Rivers

Derek Rivers was born on May 9,1994 and is an American professional football defensive end.

Derek Rivers has been a member of the New England Patriots, Los Angeles Rams, Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts.

Derek Rivers accumulated 56.5 tackles for loss, 47 quarterback hurries and 119 solo tackles in his college career at Youngstown State.

Derek Rivers was a three time 1st Team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference performer as well as a two time FCS All-American.

Derek Rivers was selected by the New England Patriots in the third round of the 2017 NFL draft.

Derek Rivers was officially placed on injured reserve on September 2,2017.

Derek Rivers made his NFL debut in Week 3 of the 2018 season, against the Detroit Lions.

Derek Rivers played in his first career postseason game on January 13,2019, in a win against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Derek Rivers helped the Patriots reach Super Bowl LIII, although he was inactive for it.

Derek Rivers played in 6 regular-season games that season, recording 2 solo tackles and 1 sack.

Derek Rivers suffered a knee injury in Week 2 of the 2019 preseason, and was ruled out for the rest of the season.

Derek Rivers was placed on injured reserve on August 31,2019.

Derek Rivers made the 53-man roster coming out of 2020's shortened preseason.

Derek Rivers was active in Week 1, against the Miami Dolphins, where he recorded his first sack since 2018 on quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick.

On November 23,2020, Derek Rivers was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Rams.

On March 23,2021, Derek Rivers signed with the Houston Texans.