John Derby (born March 24, 1968) is a former linebacker in the National Football League (NFL).

Derby was a member of the Detroit Lions during the 1992 NFL season.

[2] His son, A. J., is a tight end with the New England Patriots of the NFL, and his son, Zach, is a tight-end, with the Iowa Hawkeyes football team.

Derby is also the brother of former NFL player Glenn Derby.

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