Derek Dorris
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Arlington, Texas, U.S.
| Profile | |
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| Position | Wide receiver |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 1, 1978 Arlington, Texas, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 206 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Azle (TX) |
| College | Texas Tech (1997-2000) |
| NFL draft | 2001: undrafted |
| Career history | |
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Derek Russell Dorris (born December 1, 1978) is an American former football wide receiver who played in the National Football League for the New York Giants for six games in 2002.[1] He played college football at Texas Tech.
Dorris attended Azle High School in Azle, Texas, where he and his brother Devon were the starting safeties on the football team in 1994.[2] After his older brother's graduation, Derek grew into a top college recruit.[2] As a senior, he played five positions: running back, wide receiver, kicker, kick returner and defensive back.[3] On offense, he rushed for 1,030 yards and 11 touchdowns, caught 38 passes for 640 yards and five touchdowns, and scored 129 points.[4] On defense, Dorris recorded 85 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, seven interceptions, six forced fumbles, and three blocked kicks.[4] He led the Hornets to a 9–4 record and an appearance in the Class 4A Division I Region I championship game, earning Fort Worth Star-Telegram MVP honors.[4]
Dorris also participated in basketball and track and field in high school, competing in the 100 m, 110 m hurdles, high jump, and triple jump events.[5] He committed to play college football at Texas Tech over offers from schools such as Kansas, Texas, and UCLA.[6]