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2015 Football Roster

56 Derek Delaney

  • Position Offensive Lineman
  • Ht./Wt. 6-4 / 272
  • Year Senior
  • Major Sports Management
  • Hometown Neligh, Neb.
  • High School Neligh/Oakdale

Biography

CAREER: Starter two years ago for offense that racked up 2,705 yards...helped offense rank 18th nationally in rushing at 245.9 yards per game...part of offensive front that allowed just 1.7 sacks per game (68th nationally).

2014: Sat out season due to injury in spring practice.

2013 (JUNIOR): NSIC South second team honoree that started 10 of 11 games at right tackle…helped pave the way for a USF running game that racked up 2,705 total yards—the most for the Cougar program since the 2009 NAIA championship season (3,842)… helped the offense rank 18th nationally in rushing (245.9 yards per game) and aided the offensive line in surrendering just 19 sacks (1.7 pg) which ranked 68th fewest in the NCAA DII... played key role as Cougars set a school record with 680 total yards, including 467 on the ground and 213 in the air against Minnesota Crookston...Cougars did not allow a sack against Minnesota-Crookston, Northern State or Augustana College.

2012 (SOPHOMORE): Played in 10 games...vital member of starting offensive line...provided solid protection up front to guide USF offense that averaged 378 yards and 31 points per game...also helped offense maintain 81 percent red zone efficiency, while allowing only 19 sacks all season...one of two returning starters on the OL.

2011 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Appeared on the defensive line in five games... recorded one solo tackle on the season at Northwest Missouri State (9/10).

2010 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted at Nebraska-Omaha.
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Neligh-Oakdale... played both defensive line and linebacker earning an all-district honors as both a junior and senior...all-district performer in wrestling and baseball...also competed in track and field

PERSONAL: Son of Beth Delaney...Has a twin brother and one sister...sports management major.


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Historical Player Information

  • 90

    2011Freshman

    Defensive Lineman
    6'5" 275 lbs
    90
  • 56

    2012Sophomore

    Offensive Lineman
    6'5" 275 lbs
    56
  • 56

    2013Junior

    Offensive Lineman
    6'5" 275 lbs
    56
  • 2014Junior

    Offensive Lineman
    0 lbs
  • 56

    2015Senior

    Offensive Lineman
    6'4" 272 lbs
    56