Anthony Derricks
American football player (born 1976)
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Anthony Derricks (born December 17, 1976) is an American former professional football defensive specialist/kickoff returner who played in the Arena Football League. He holds Arena football records for kickoff returns in a game (11), return yards in a game (336) and touchdowns on returns in a game (4).[2] His 25.1 average per return on kickoffs for the 2000 season is also a record.[3] He finished second in the 2000 rookie of the year balloting.[citation needed]
| No. 6[1] | |
|---|---|
| Position | Defensive specialist |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 17, 1976 |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Mississippi State (1995–1998) |
| NFL draft | 1999: undrafted |
| Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at ArenaFan.com | |
College career
Derricks attended Mississippi State University from 1995 to 1999 and was a four-year letterman in football. His last college game was in the 1999 Cotton Bowl against the University of Texas Longhorns and the Heisman winning running back, Ricky Williams.[4]
