You’re a true Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan if you remember that commercial, with legendary linebacker Derrick Brooks on a school bus listening to the kids recite all of his on-field accolades.
And there were plenty of them, as Brooks will go down as one of the best defenders in NFL history, and arguably the greatest player to ever wear a Bucs uniform.
A first-round pick out of Florida State in the 1995 NFL draft, Brooks became a foundational piece for what would become one of the most dominant defenses the league has ever seen, leading the Bucs to their first Super Bowl victory.
Check out this amazing highlight reel from Brooks’ career, including the moment the Bucs drafted him:
55 Days 'til Bucs Kickoff!
Derrick Brooks ultimate highlight reel.
1st Ballot HOFer
02 Defensive Player of the Year
5x All Pro
11x Pro Bowler
SB Champion
The greatest coverage linebacker in NFL History
The greatest player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers History
No debate. @DBrooks55 pic.twitter.com/VZrOqxXXrb— Liam Mitchell (Bucs Vault) (@BucsArchive1976) July 15, 2024
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