Derrick Johnson Enshrined in Chiefs Hall of Fame

The former Texas linebacker and Kansas City's career tackles leader joined the Ring of Honor during Sunday's halftime ceremony.

Derrick Johnson, a standout linebacker at the University of Texas before a long NFL career, was inducted into the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame on Sunday night. The honor came during halftime of the Chiefs' game against the Colts, and Johnson became the 55th member of the team's Ring of Honor.

Johnson played 13 seasons with the Chiefs and still holds the franchise record for career tackles with 1,154, the only player in team history to top 1,000. He added 27.5 sacks, 14 interceptions and eight fumble recoveries during his time in Kansas City, which ended after the 2018 season.

Before turning pro, Johnson built a decorated four-year career at Texas, where he recorded 458 tackles, 10.5 sacks, 39 quarterback pressures and 30 pass breakups. He earned Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2004 and was a finalist for the Bednarik Award, the Lombardi Award and the Lott Trophy that season.

After the ceremony, Johnson credited the teammates he played alongside. He told Blair Kerkhoff of the Kansas City Star that sustaining a high level of play over many years depends on the people around you.