Derrick Pope was drafted No. 222 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 55 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
2004 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 21 · #222 overall
Derrick Pope Alabama Draft
Derrick Pope was drafted No. 222 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 55 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #222
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2004
- NFL games
- 55
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 10122nd at Alabama
The pick
How Derrick Pope came off the board in 2004.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Alabama
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 233 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 248 prospect46.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
55 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
- Games played
- 55
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 10122nd among Alabama picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 10100% of career value
- Final season
- 20073 years after the draft
Around pick 222
Who came off the board on either side of Derrick Pope.
Maryland
Michigan
Purdue
LSU
Alabama in the 2004 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Alabama
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Alabama · Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
#2
Cornelius Bennett
LB · IND · 1987
Alabama · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#17
C.J. Mosley
LB · BAL · 2014
Alabama · 5× Pro Bowl
#25
Dont'a Hightower
LB · NE · 2012
Alabama · 2× Pro Bowl
#5
E.J. Junior
LB · ARI · 1981
Alabama · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
#33
DeMeco Ryans
LB · HOU · 2006
Alabama · 2× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Derrick Pope in the 2004 NFL Draft
Derrick Pope is a Linebacker out of Alabama selected No. 222 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2004 NFL Draft. 55 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value Alabama has produced 263 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 Pope drafted?
Derrick Pope was selected No. 222 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2004 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 21). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/derrick-pope.
What college did Derrick Pope play for?
Derrick Pope played college football at Alabama in the SEC. See every Alabama draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-crimson-tide.
How did Derrick Pope's NFL career turn out?
55 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/derrick-pope.