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  Derek Day

Derek Day

Player Profile

Class:
Junior

Hometown:
Bedford, Ind.

High School:
Mitchell

Height / Weight:
6-4 / 237

Position:
DE

2006: Played in all 11 games...tied for seventh on the team in tackles for loss...had a season-high four tackles against Morehead State...2005: Saw action in the final 10 games, including eight as a starter...had a career-high five tackles at Jacksonville (in his first career start) and against St. Joseph's...Personal: Secondary Education major...born 5/19/87...son of Kevin and Jenny Day...High School: Three-year regular as a defensive end at Mitchell High School...first team all-conference and Region 10 All-Star in 2004...two-year honorable mention all-state performer...two-time team Defensive Lineman of the Year...team captain as a senior...recorded 10 quarterback sacks in 2004 and 17 sacks during his high school career...honor student...High School Coach: Todd Tanksley.