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Dennis Schröder
Dennis Schröder, German NBA point guard born 1993 in Braunschweig, drafted 17th in 2013 by Atlanta; 12 NBA teams, 2023 World Cup and 2025 EuroBasket champion and MVP with Germany, now with the Charlotte Hornets.
Dennis Scott (basketball)
Dennis Scott, nicknamed 3-D (born 1968), is a former NBA forward drafted 4th overall by Orlando in 1990 who set the single-season three-point record with 267 makes in 1995-96 and starred at Georgia Tech.
Dennis Smith Jr.
Dennis Smith Jr. is an American point guard selected ninth overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2017 NBA Draft, earning All-Rookie Second Team honors in 2018.
Denny McLain
Denny McLain (Dennis Dale McLain), Detroit Tigers pitcher, last MLB 30-game winner (31-6, 1968), 1968 AL Cy Young and MVP, back-to-back Cy Youngs, later suspended for gambling and imprisoned.
Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos, NFL AFC West franchise founded 1960 as AFL charter member; three Super Bowl titles (XXXII, XXXIII, 50), eight appearances, 16 AFC West crowns, coached by Sean Payton since 2023.
Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets: NBA Western Conference team founded in Denver in 1967 (ABA Larks/Rockets), joined NBA 1976-77, plays at Ball Arena, won its first NBA championship in 2023 behind Nikola Jokic.
Denver Zephyrs
Denver Zephyrs, Denver Triple-A baseball team 1984-1992 in the American Association at Mile High Stadium, formerly the Denver Bears, affiliated with the White Sox, Reds, and Brewers, won the 1991 Triple-A Classic, relocated to become the New Orleans Zephyrs.
Denzel Boston
Denzel Boston (born 2003) is a Washington Huskies wide receiver from Puyallup, Washington, who declared for the 2026 NFL Draft after 63-catch, 834-yard, 9-TD (2024) and 62-catch, 881-yard, 11-TD (2025) seasons as a 6'4" X-receiver.
Denzel Valentine
Denzel Valentine, born 1993 in Lansing, Michigan, is an American basketball guard-forward, Michigan State's 2016 AP National Player of the Year and 14th overall pick of the Chicago Bulls, who played six NBA seasons.
Denzel Ward
Denzel Ward (born 1997) is a Cleveland Browns cornerback, drafted 4th overall in 2018 from Ohio State; five-time Pro Bowler, NFL leader in passes defensed in 2024, and twice the NFL's highest-paid defensive back.
Derck de Vilder
Derck de Vilder, Dutch field hockey player (born 1998, Amsterdam), Netherlands men's team number 34; 113 senior caps, 9 goals; Olympic gold at Paris 2024, beating Germany in the final on shootout.
Dereck Lively II
Dereck Lively II (born 2004, Philadelphia) is an NBA center for the Dallas Mavericks; Duke one-and-done, drafted 12th overall in 2023 by Oklahoma City, 2023-24 All-Rookie, 2024 NBA Finals starter-level rim protector, later limited by foot and ankle injuries.
Derek Anderson (American football)
Derek Anderson (born 1983, Portland, Oregon) is a former NFL quarterback, Oregon State record-setter, 2005 Ravens sixth-rounder, 2007 Browns Pro Bowler with 29 TD passes, later Panthers backup; career 10,878 yards, 60 TD, 64 INT.
Derek Barnett
Derek Barnett, NFL defensive end for the Cleveland Browns; former Tennessee Volunteers star and 14th overall 2017 draft pick who won Super Bowl LII with Philadelphia and set the school career sack record.
Derek Boogaard
Derek Boogaard, "The Boogeyman," was a 6-foot-7 NHL enforcer for the Minnesota Wild and New York Rangers who died at 28 in 2011 of an alcohol and painkiller overdose and was posthumously diagnosed with CTE.
Derek Carr
Derek Dallas Carr is an American former NFL quarterback who played 11 seasons, nine with the Raiders, and retired in 2025 due to a shoulder injury.
Derek Dooley (American football)
Derek Dooley (born 1968), American football coach, son of Vince Dooley; head coach at Louisiana Tech (17-20) and Tennessee (15-21, fired 2012), later NFL assistant and 2026 Georgia Republican Senate candidate.
Derek Fisher
Derek Fisher (Derek Lamar Fisher, born 1974) is a retired NBA point guard who won five championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, hit the famous 0.4-second shot in the 2004 playoffs, holds the record of 259 playoff games, and later coached the Knicks and Sparks.
Derek Hill (baseball)
Derek Hill (Derek Jerome Hill), born 1995, is an MLB center fielder drafted 23rd overall by Detroit in 2014 from Elk Grove HS; known for plus-plus speed and defense, cousin of Darryl Strawberry, now with the Phillies.
Derek Jeter
Derek Jeter, Yankees shortstop 1995–2014, five World Series titles, 3,465 hits, captain from 2003, Hall of Fame 2020 at 99.7 percent; later Marlins CEO and media entrepreneur.
Derek Law
Derek Law (Derek Robert Law, "Lawdog"), born 1990, Pittsburgh, is an MLB right-handed reliever who debuted with the 2016 Giants and pitched for seven teams, including the Nationals and Diamondbacks.
Derek Mason
Derek Mason is an American college football coach and former Vanderbilt head coach (2014 to 2020) who coordinated defenses at Stanford, Auburn, and Oklahoma State before leading Middle Tennessee State.
Derek Stingley Jr.
Derek Stingley Jr., Houston Texans cornerback, No. 3 overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft from LSU; 2019 national champion, two-time All-America, 2024 first-team All-Pro, and signer of a three-year, $90 million extension in March 2025.
Derek Watt
Derek Watt, NFL fullback (2016-2022) for the Chargers and Steelers, Wisconsin Badgers alumnus, middle brother of J.J. and T.J. Watt; drafted 198th overall in 2016, retired March 2024.
Derek Wolfe
Derek Wolfe (born 1990, Lisbon, Ohio) is a former NFL defensive lineman, Cincinnati Bearcats star drafted 36th overall by Denver in 2012, who won Super Bowl 50 with the Broncos and retired in 2022.
Derik Queen
Derik Emanuel Queen (born 2004, Baltimore) is an NBA center for the New Orleans Pelicans, nicknamed "Baby Jokić". One-season Maryland star, drafted 13th overall in 2025 by Atlanta and traded to New Orleans; 2025-26 All-Rookie.
Dermontti Dawson
Dermontti Farra Dawson (born 1965), NFL center for the Pittsburgh Steelers 1988–2000, Hall of Fame Class of 2012; seven Pro Bowls, six straight first-team All-Pro, 1990s All-Decade, pioneer of the pulling center.
Deron Williams
Deron Williams, American NBA point guard (2005-2017), drafted third overall by Utah Jazz from Illinois; Chris Paul's draft-class rival. Starred in Utah's pick-and-roll, traded to Nets 2011, later Mavericks and Cavaliers.
Derrick Brooks
Derrick Brooks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker 1995-2008, 1995 draft 28th overall from Florida State; 11 Pro Bowls, 2002 Defensive Player of the Year, Super Bowl XXXVII champion, first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2014.
Derrick Coleman
Derrick Coleman (born 1967, Mobile, Alabama) is a former NBA power forward, Syracuse star, and first overall pick of the 1990 draft by the New Jersey Nets; Rookie of the Year, 1x All-Star, 2x All-NBA, 15 seasons.