Derek Combs (born February 28, 1979 in Columbus, Ohio) is a former American football player. He was a tailback in college for the Ohio StateBuckeyes and a cornerback in the National Football League. February 28 is the 59th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... This page refers to the year 1979. ... Nickname: The Arch City The Discovery City Location in the state of Ohio Coordinates: Country United States State Ohio Counties Franklin, Delaware, and Fairfield Mayor Michael B. Coleman (D) Area - City 550. ... United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ... Tailback is an offensive backfield position in the sport of American football. ... The Ohio State University (OSU) is a coeducational public research university in the U.S. state of Ohio. ... For information specifically about the 2006 team, see 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes football team The Ohio State Buckeyes football team is an intercollegiate American football varsity sports program of The Ohio State University. ... Defensive back (DB) is a player in American football whose role is primarily pass coverage; that is, the defensive back will stay near a receiver and try to deflect or intercept any passes thrown to him. ... The National Football League (NFL) is the largest professional American football league, consisting of thirty-two teams from American cities and regions. ...