San Diego Athletics

2007 All-PFL First Team

2006 PFL Freshman of the Year

USD: Returns for junior year where he will start at corner... Last season appeared in all 11 games while totaling 55 tackles (41 solo), 1 interception (26 yard return), and 7 pass breakups... Twice totaled a game high 10 tackles (Dayton & Morehead State)... Chipped in with 9 stops against Davidson... Turned in an outstanding freshman year (2006) at corner back for the Toreros... Tabbed the PFL Freshman of the Year... Played in first nine games of season before being lost for final three due to illness... Season-best 7 tackles (6 solo) in his final game at Jacksonville... Six stops at Yale and Drake... Five tackles in three other contests. High School: Prepped at Oak Park... Senior year named Defensive MVP and Captain... Totaled 40+ tackles and 4 interceptions... Junior year team went 12-2... Also lettered in track & field where he was named team MVP during his senior campaign, and Sprinter of the Year in his junior year. Personal: Born on January 8, 1988 in Chesapeake, VA... Parents are Portia & Cleavant Derricks of Oak Park, CA... Chose USD for great school and excellent football program... Also recruited by Cal Poly, Cal Lutheran, and Redlands. Major: Undeclared.