Derrick Wimbush
Number36
PositionFullback
Birth dateAugust 26, 1980 (age 46)
Birth placeAmericus, Georgia, U.S.
Height6 ft
Height in1
Weight lbs226
High schoolTaylor County
College
Undraftedyear2005
Teams
Highlights
  • PIFL champion (2012)
  • Second-team All-PIFL (2012)
Statlabel 1Rushing attempts
Statvalue 14
Statlabel 2Rushing yards
Statvalue 215
Statlabel 3Rushing touchdowns
Statvalue 31
Statlabel 4Receptions
Statvalue 49
Statlabel 5Receiving yards
Statvalue 549
Statlabel 6Return yards
Statvalue 61,136
Statlabel 7Return touchdowns
Statvalue 71
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Derrick Wimbush (born August 26, 1980) is an American former professional football player who was a fullback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Fort Valley State Wildcats in Fort Valley, Georgia. Wimbush finished his senior season 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]

References

  1. ^ "Firebirds Add Four to Roster". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. April 1, 2016. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  2. ^ "Georgia Firebirds". nationalarenaleague.com. Archived December 14, 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 13, 2016.