Derrick Dockery Derrick Dewayne Dockery ( born September 7 , 1980 ) is an American football guard who is currently a free agent . He played college football for the University of Texas , and was recognized as an All - American . He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft , and also played for the NFL ' s Buffalo Bills . Early years . Dockery was born in Dallas County , Texas . He graduated from Lakeview Centennial High School in Garland , Texas , where he played high school football for the Lakeview Patriots . He was tabbed as a second - team All - USA offensive lineman by " USA Today " , and second - team Class 5A all - state selection by the Texas Sports Writers Association in 1998 . He was a two - time first - team all - district performer at offensive tackle . College career . Dockery attended the University of Texas at Austin , and played for coach Mack Brown ' s Texas Longhorns football team from 1999 to 2003 . As a freshman in 1999 , He served as a backup guard , but saw action in all 14 games , including the Cotton Bowl Classic , at both guard spots and on special teams . In 2000 , Dockery played in all 12 games , including the Holiday Bowl . He helped pave the way for a Longhorns offense that averaged 38 . 6 points per game . In 2001 , He played in all 13 games , including the Holiday Bowl , and started nine contests at both guard spots , also seeing action at tackle . His line play contributed to the Longhorns leading the Big 12 Conference with 39 . 2 points per game ( sixth in NCAA ) and averaging 162 . 3 yards rushing , 250 . 3 passing , and 412 . 6 total yards per game . As a senior in 2002 , Dockery started all 13 games , seven at right guard and six at right tackle . Following the season , he was a first - team All - Big 12 selection , and was recognized as a consensus first - team All - American , after receiving first - team honors from The Associated Press , Football Writers Association of America and Walter Camp Football Foundation . He shared the Longhorns ' Outstanding Offensive Lineman Award and was a key member of a Longhorn offense that ranked fifth in the Big 12 and 16th nationally in scoring offense ( 33 . 8 points per game ) . Professional career . First stint with Redskins . Dockery was chosen in the 2003 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins . In 2003 , he began his rookie season as a backup at several positions along the offensive line , including left guard and right tackle . He was inserted into the starting lineup in Week 4 against the New England Patriots at left guard , which was his first career NFL start . He would go on to start the final 13 games of the regular season at left guard . In 2004 , Started all 16 games at left guard for the Redskins , teaming with left tackle Chris Samuels to form a solid tandem on the left side of the offensive line . He finished the season with 29 consecutive starts at left guard , even though he is one of the league leaders in false starts . Famous ESPN sportscaster Chris Berman gave Dockery one of his famous nicknames : Derrick " Hickory Dickory " Dockery . Buffalo Bills . On March 2 , 2007 , the Buffalo Bills signed Dockery to a 7 - year , $ 49 million contract with $ 18 million signing bonus , the third largest in NFL history at his position . He was released on February 26 , 2009 . Second stint with Redskins . Dockery re - signed with the Washington Redskins to a 5 year , $ 26 . 5 million contract on February 27 , 2009 . He was expected to start at left guard to replace free agent Pete Kendall . In a game against the Tennessee Titans , he injured his left knee . Dockery was released on March 1 , 2011 . Dallas Cowboys . Dockery was signed by the Dallas Cowboys on September 4 , 2011 . He was re - signed on August 3 , 2012 .