John Derby

John Derby
No. 52
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1968-03-24) March 24, 1968
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:232 lb (105 kg)
Career information
High school:Oconomowoc
College:Iowa
NFL draft:1992: undrafted
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference 

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.

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.