The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Hall of Honor
- Induction:
- 2018
- Class:
- 2018
Durable and versatile, Derrick Dockery's career at Texas was highlighted by a senior season that saw him named consensus first-team All-America in 2002. On top of his All-America honors following that year, he was chosen first-team All-Big 12 and was a semifinalist for the Outland Trophy. A three-year starter and four-year letterwinner, Dockery was a key cog on teams that won at least nine games and were ranked among the nation's top 25 all four years. Texas posted a 40-12 record during his career, including back-to-back 11-2 campaigns and a top six ranking in 2001 and 2002. His versatility was on display as he started at both guard and tackle throughout his career. His durability resulted in playing in 52 straight games during his Texas career and starting 31 times (25 at guard/six at tackle). In all four seasons as a Longhorn, Dockery blocked for a 1,000-yard rusher and guided UT to a bowl game. Dockery made an immediate impact, earning the distinction of being called "the best true freshman offensive lineman I've ever coached" by Mack Brown in 2000. Following his days as a Longhorn, Dockery was selected in the third round (81st overall) by the Washington Redskins in the 2003 NFL Draft and went on to enjoy a successful 10-year career in the league. During that time, he played in 141 games while making 115 starts. He started his first career game in week four of his rookie season in 2003 and went on to start 109 consecutive games from 2003-09. That streak was part of a stretch where he played in 116 consecutive games. After being drafted by the Redskins in 2003, he remained with the organization through the 2006 season. He also had a second stint with the Redskins (2009-10) following two seasons with the Buffalo Bills (2007-08). He finished his career by playing two seasons with the Dallas Cowboys (2011-12). Dockery earned his bachelor's degree from Texas and an MBA from George Washington University. He currently works in Washington, D.C. as the Business and Intergovernmental Coalitions Director of the Office of the Speaker. Prior to joining the Speaker's Office, Dockery served as the press assistant and coalition liaison for the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. He began his career on Capitol Hill as an intern in 2012. He and his wife, Emma, launched Yellow Ribbons United that year. The organization strives to close the gap between military service and civilian responsibility by encouraging Americans to move beyond the gratitude they have for our military's service to actively expressing their appreciation through civic and social action.
