Derrick Brooks Named the No. 1 Player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers History

In a milestone tribute marking 50 seasons of Buccaneers football, Derrick Brooks has been voted the No. 1 player in franchise history—surpassing more than 1,200 players who have worn the uniform since 1976. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Beginning with his selection in the first round of the 1995 NFL Draft, Brooks went on to start 224 games, never missed a contest due to injury, earned 11 Pro Bowl selections, claimed NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2002, and helped lead Tampa Bay to a Super Bowl XXXVII victory. His legacy extends beyond the game: Brooks remains a pillar in the Bay area community and the only Buccaneer ever honored with the Walter Payton Man of the Year award.