Quick Facts
Biography
Derrick Townsel (born July 12, 1988) is a former gridiron football wide receiver}. He most recently played for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football at Murray State.
Professional career
Jacksonville Jaguars
Townsel was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent following the 2010 NFL Draft on August 5, 2010. He was waived on August 17 to make room for linebacker Rod Wilson.
Houston Texans
Townsel was signed by the Houston Texans on August 23. He was waived during final cuts on September 3, but was re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 8. He was promoted to the active roster on December 15. He appeared in one game for the 2010 season.
Edmonton Eskimos
Townsel was signed by the Edmonton Eskimos on January 10, 2012. He was released during training camp on June 17, 2012.
Orlando Predators
Townsel was assigned to the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League in 2013. Townsel was reassigned before the Predators' first game of the season, but was assigned to the Predators again, following their Week 1 game.