Derek Rackley returns in 2018 for his sixth year as an analyst for Westwood One’s NCAA Football coverage.
An eight-year NFL veteran as a tight end and long snapper, Rackley spent the first six years of his career with the Atlanta Falcons (2000-2005) before playing for the Seattle Seahawks in his final two seasons (2006-2007).
Rackley was born and raised near Minneapolis and was the captain of both his football and basketball team in high school. He played four years in college at the University of Minnesota, beginning his career as a quarterback before switching to tight end and becoming the team’s long snapper. He was a four-time letterman and an academic All-American in his senior year.
Since retiring from the NFL, Rackley has worked for Comcast Sports Southeast (CSS) and the Big Ten Network as a studio host/analyst and color commentator for football games. He is also the owner of Sugar Hill Fit Body Boot Camp in the Atlanta suburbs.
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NFL Highlights: Allen’s Bills edge Jackson’s Ravens in Divisional Round thriller
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills outlast Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens 27-25 in an AFC Playoff classic. Allen scored 2 rushing touchdowns, winning the battle of the top two MVP candidates… Read More »
NFL Highlights: Bills cruise past the Broncos to kick off Wildcard Sunday
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – After allowing an opening drive TD, the Buffalo Bills score 31 unanswered points to beat the Broncos in the AFC Wildcard 31-7. Bills quarterback Josh Allen threw for nearly 300 yards and 2 touchdowns, posting a perfect 158.3 passer rating. The win sends Allen on a… Read More »
NFL Highlights: Daniels dazzles, Commanders clinch playoff berth in OT affair
LANDOVER, Md. – The Washington Commanders stamped their ticket to the postseason with a 30-24 OT win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football. Washington QB Jayden Daniels threw three touchdown passes, including the game-winner in overtime to Zach Ertz. Daniels also ran for 115 rushing yards, breaking former… Read More »
NFL Highlights: Bengals keep playoff hopes alive in overtime win
CINCINNATI, OH – The Cincinnati Bengals escaped with a 30-24 win over the Denver Broncos to keep their AFC playoff hopes alive on Saturday evening at Paycor Stadium. Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow threw for 412 yards and three touchdowns, all to wide receiver Tee Higgins. John Sadak and Derek Rackley… Read More »
NFL Highlights: Chiefs best Texans, close in on home field advantage
KANSAS CITY, Miss. – Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs maintain control of the AFC’s No. 1 Seed in the playoffs with a 27-19 win over the Houston Texans. Mahomes threw a touchdown and ran for a touchdown as Kansas City improves to 14-1. Both teams return to action… Read More »
NFL Highlights: Packers dismantle Miami from frigid Lambeau on Thanksgiving
GREEN BAY, Wisc. – The Green Bay Packers dominate the Miami Dolphins 30-17 on a cold Thanksgiving Night from Lambeau Field. Jordan Love played turnover-free football, leading Green Bay to its third consecutive win. Packers WR Jayden Reed caught 2 first-half TDs, helping Green Bay jump out to a 27-3… Read More »
NFL Highlights: Falcons rally behind Cousins’ career game, beat Bucs in OT
ATLANTA, Ga. – Kirk Cousins has played in 155 games over his 13-year career. None as impressive as his 509-yard, 4-touchdown performance on Thursday Night Football as the Atlanta Falcons beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 36-30 in Overtime. Cousins set the new career high in just his fifth game in… Read More »
