Derrick Brown
25-Year-Old
2023 Defense Stats
TCKL
103
SACKS
2.0
INT
1
FF
0
TD
0
2024 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
A first-round pick in 2020, Brown registered a career-high 67 tackles while playing all 17 games last season. He also had one sack and intercepted one of his seven passes defended. Although he's only recorded six sacks through 49 games for the Panthers, Brown has increased his tackle tally in each year as a pro. With Carolina picking up his fifth-year option this spring, Brown has a bit more security as he approaches the upcoming campaign, when he'll maintain a starting spot as the defense transitions to a 3-4 scheme under new coordinator Ejiro Evero. Read Past Outlooks
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Record-setting season
Brown finished the regular season with 103 tackles (57 solo), including 2.0 sacks, along with an interception in 17 games.
ANALYSIS
Brown enjoyed an exemplary campaign, as his tackle total set an NFL record for defensive linemen. The 25-year-old has increased his tackle tally across each of his four seasons, making good on the first-round investment Carolina made in him back in 2020. While 2024 is currently slated to be Brown's final year with the Panthers, it wouldn't be surprising if a new front office seeks to secure him to a long-term deal before next season.
Brown enjoyed an exemplary campaign, as his tackle total set an NFL record for defensive linemen. The 25-year-old has increased his tackle tally across each of his four seasons, making good on the first-round investment Carolina made in him back in 2020. While 2024 is currently slated to be Brown's final year with the Panthers, it wouldn't be surprising if a new front office seeks to secure him to a long-term deal before next season.
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Measurables Review
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How do Derrick Brown's measurables compare to other defensive ends?
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Height
6' 5"Weight
320 lbs40-Yard Dash
5.16 secShuttle Time
4.79 secCone Drill
8.22 secVertical Jump
27.0 inBroad Jump
108 inBench Press
28 repsHand Length
9.00 inArm Length
34.25 inLatest Fantasy Rumors
Candidate for extension
The Panthers will try to extend Brown this offseason, Darin Gannt of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Brown remains under contract with the team through the 2024 season, the final year of his rookie contract. His role on the team's defense has continued to grow, peaking in 2023 when he logged 905 snaps and 103 total tackles. The Panthers' defense has several promising pieces to build around, so it's little surprise that the team wants to keep one of them on the roster for the long term.
Brown remains under contract with the team through the 2024 season, the final year of his rookie contract. His role on the team's defense has continued to grow, peaking in 2023 when he logged 905 snaps and 103 total tackles. The Panthers' defense has several promising pieces to build around, so it's little surprise that the team wants to keep one of them on the roster for the long term.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2020
Drafted seventh overall in 2020, Brown increased his production to 41 tackles and three sacks in 16 games last season. Although he hasn't produced to his draft pedigree yet, Brown will hope to continue improving as one of Carolina's starting defensive tackles in 2022.
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Busy day in loss
Brown finished Sunday's 26-0 loss to the Jaguars with eight tackles (three solo).
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Productive in loss
Brown logged nine total tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 33-30 loss to the Packers.
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Secures interception in loss
Brown recorded 10 tackles (five solo), intercepted a pass and deflected another in Sunday's 28-6 loss to the Saints.
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Records 10 tackles
Brown finished with 10 tackles (nine solo) in the Panthers' 16-13 loss to the Bears on Thursday.
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Active for Week 6
Brown (knee) is active for Sunday's game against Miami.
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