Derrick Wimbush Explained

Number:36
Position:Fullback
Birth Date:26 August 1980
Birth Place:Americus, Georgia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:226
High School:Taylor County
(Butler, Georgia)
College:Georgia Military, Fort Valley State
Undraftedyear:2005
Teams:
Highlights:
  • PIFL champion (2012)
  • Second-team All-PIFL (2012)
Statlabel1:Rushing attempts
Statvalue1:4
Statlabel2:Rushing yards
Statvalue2:15
Statlabel3:Rushing touchdowns
Statvalue3:1
Statlabel4:Receptions
Statvalue4:9
Statlabel5:Receiving yards
Statvalue5:49
Statlabel6:Return yards
Statvalue6:1,136
Statlabel7:Return touchdowns
Statvalue7:1
Pfr:WimbDe00

Derrick Wimbush (born August 26, 1980) is an American former professional football fullback. He attended Fort Valley State University located in Fort Valley, Georgia. Wimbush finished his senior season at Fort Valley State with 1,840 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns and his career with 3,188 rushing yards. Wimbush was runner up for the 2004 Harlon Hill Trophy given to best player in NCAA Division II. During his brief career with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Wimbush rarely carried the ball, however his blocking, and his play on special teams has contributed to a highly skilled, rushing attack from the Jaguars. In 2016, Wimbush signed with the Georgia Firebirds of American Indoor Football (AIF).[1] He also played for the Georgia Firebirds of the National Arena League (NAL).[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Firebirds Add Four to Roster . April 1, 2016 . OurSports Central . www.oursportscentral.com . April 18, 2016.
  2. Web site: Georgia Firebirds . nationalarenaleague.com . December 13, 2016 . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20161214023421/http://www.nationalarenaleague.com/rosters/georgia-firebirds.html?site=1 . December 14, 2016 .