Namesakes
Derrick Thomas
(m) 1967-2000 
Hall-of-Famers 2009 (football)
Derrick Adkins
(m) 1970-
Olympic Medalists 1996 400 m hurdles (gold)
Derrick Brooks
(m) 1973-
Hall-of-Famers 2014 (football)
Notable Athletes (football)
Derrick Brew
(m) 1977-
Olympic Medalists 2004 400 m; 4x400 m relay (bronze/gold)
Derrick Rose
(m) 1988-
Most Valuable Players 2011 basketball
Notable Athletes (basketball)
Derrick White
(m) 1994-
Olympic Medalists 2024 basketball (gold)
Derrick Luckassen
(m) 1995-
Notable Athletes (soccer)