Derrick Joseph "DJ" Townsel[2] (born July 12, 1988) is an American former professional football wide receiver.

[3] Townsel twice earned both OHS Offensive Player of the Year and all-region honors in high school.

[3] He recorded 44 receptions for 452 yards and no touchdowns during his senior year in 2009, garnering second-team All-OVC recognition.

[3] Townsel was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent following the 2010 NFL draft on August 5, 2010.

[10] Townsel played in one game for the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League in 2012, recording one punt return for -4 yards and one tackle.

During biographical footage used in the series, Townsel revealed that since his football career, he has become a professional yogi.