Defensive Back | 5'11 | 195
Brentwood Academy | Nashville, Tenn.
Brentwood Academy Head Coach Ralph Potter
"Athletically, Derek is very special. He brings so much speed to the (cornerback) position. Playing here, Derek was one of those rare guys that had a little extra margin of error simply because of his ability to close on the ball.
"Because he's a big, strong kid, Derek brings a lot of physicality to the game. He's going to be a cornerback that can handle press man coverage and can be physical with receivers at the same time.
"As far as character and academics go, he's been a great citizen and student here at Brentwood Academy. Derek has a great future at Vanderbilt."
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Selected Vanderbilt over
Arkansas, Auburn, Duke, Louisville, Ole Miss, Tennessee
High School
Three-year starter for powerful private school near Nashville... As senior, helped Eagles to 10-3 season and second straight Division II state semifinals... Three-year starter at DB; also started at RB as junior... Had 28 tackles, eight defensed passes and an INT as senior... As junior, rushed for 738 yards (9.7 avg.) and eight TDs as RB, returned opening kickoff of season for TD, and contributed 45 tackles as DB... Named Division II All-State... Nashville Tennessean's All-Midstate and Dream Team selection.. A three-year letterwinner in track, ranks among state's top sprinters... Set 100-meter personal best of 10.68 as junior; as sophomore, finished second in 100 and 200 at state meet.
Personal
Derek King Jr... "DK"... Son of Elaine and Derek King Sr... Born Nov. 23, 1992... Dad works at Bridgestone; mom as a case consultant for state of Tennessee... Has one younger brother, Julius... Dad played collegiately at Ole Miss... Video game enthusiast.
National Signing Day Central
(Photo Credit: Brentwood Academy/Barry Robbins)
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