Derrick Burgess was drafted No. 63 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Ole Miss. 102 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #63
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2001
- NFL games
- 102
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 4018th at Ole Miss
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Derrick Burgess came off the board in 2001.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Ole Miss
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
102 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
- Games played
- 102
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 4018th among Ole Miss picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 820% of career value
- Final season
- 20109 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 63
Who came off the board on either side of Derrick Burgess.
Texas · 3× Pro Bowl
Baylor
NC State · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Miami
Ole Miss in the 2001 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Ole Miss
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Derrick Burgess in the 2001 NFL Draft
Derrick Burgess is a Defensive end out of Ole Miss selected No. 63 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2001 NFL Draft. 102 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value Ole Miss has produced 116 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Derrick Burgess drafted?
Derrick Burgess was selected No. 63 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2001 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/derrick-burgess.
What college did Derrick Burgess play for?
Derrick Burgess played college football at Ole Miss in the SEC. See every Ole Miss draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ole-miss-rebels.
How did Derrick Burgess's NFL career turn out?
102 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/derrick-burgess.