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Derek Rivers

DE

Drafted 83rd overall in the 3rd round of the 2017 draft, Derek Rivers arrived from Youngstown State. He last played in 2024 with IND, a career spanning 8 NFL seasons.

Size

6'5", 250#

College

Youngstown State

Draft

Rd 3, 83rd overall (2017)

Seasons

2017–2024

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
53.5

62th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

5 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.44
Pass rush×0.3+0.85
Ball skills×0.25-0.68
Run defense×0.2+1.00
Availability×0.1-0.85

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2021HOU53.55
2020NE49.47
2018NE58.12

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Derek Rivers has played in 14 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: NE (2018–2020), HOU (2021).

2021 splits

regular season

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 11TEN—41.3
Week 12NYJ—40.2
Week 13IND—40.8
Week 14SEA—40.6
Week 15JAX—93.4

Derek Rivers — common questions

What position does Derek Rivers play?
Derek Rivers is listed as a DE.
Which teams has Derek Rivers played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Derek Rivers has played for NE (2018–2020), HOU (2021).
Where did Derek Rivers go to college?
Derek Rivers played college football at Youngstown State.
When was Derek Rivers drafted?
Derek Rivers was selected in round 3, 83rd overall, of the 2017 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Derek Rivers scored?
Derek Rivers has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Derek Rivers's ScoutIndex Rating?
Derek Rivers rated 53.5 for 2021, the 62nd percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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