Derreck Dean

Position:
Defensive Tackle
Ht./Wt.:
5-11 / 295
Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Hometown:
New Orleans, La.
High School:
McDonogh 35

2010 (Junior): Started 12 games on the defensive interior for the second straight season...Always puts himself in position to get double-teamed by the opposition...Had four tackles and a tackle-for-loss at #23 Georgia.

2009 (Sophomore): Started 12 games on the defensive interior...Led all defensive linemen and placed ninth in tackles...Made at least one tackle every game, including a season-high six and a tackle-for-loss vs. FAU...Forced fumbles at FIU and Arkansas State...Named Cajuns Defensive Player of the Week four times during the season.

2008 (Freshman): Appeared in 12 games as a reserve defensive tackle...Had a season-best four tackles vs. FIU.

McDonogh 35: Named Defensive MVP of District 10-4A during senior season...Played post-Katrina freshman season at Spring (Texas) High School.

Personal: Born Feb. 4, 1990...Son of Denise Dean.