Derrick "DJ" Townsel (born July 12, 1988) is a former

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wide receiver. He most recently played for the

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of the

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. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2010. He played

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Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

Townsel was signed by the

as an

following the

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on August 5, 2010. He was

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on August 17 to make room for linebacker

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Houston Texans

Townsel was signed by the

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on August 23. He was waived during final cuts on September 3, but was re-signed to the team's

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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

on January 10, 2012. He was released during training camp on June 17, 2012.

Orlando Predators

Townsel was assigned to the

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of the

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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.

Television

In 2019, Townsel was a contestant on '' The Titan Games''. During biographical footage used in the series, Townsel revealed that since his football career, he has become a professional yogi. In The Titan Games he conquered Mount Olympus against Matt Cable to become a Titan.

References

External links

Houston Texans bioJacksonville Jaguars bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Townsel, Derrick 1988 births Living people American football wide receivers Edmonton Elks players Houston Texans players Jacksonville Jaguars players Omaha Nighthawks players Orlando Predators players Murray State Racers football players Sportspeople from Miami-Dade County, Florida