1998 EAGLES

#53 Derek Early

#53 Derek Early Position: OT/DT
Height: 6'3" Weight: 230
Year: 12
Experience: Varsity 3
Hometown: Lake Forest

Derek has enjoyed a fine season and has received grades of over 60% in all 13 contests. Derek had three decleaters against Irvine in Week 13, and two against the Vaqs in Week 9, and at Newport Harbor. Against Rancho Bernardo, Derek had his best game of the season as he graded out at 74% and collected one decleater to be named Offensive Lineman of the Game. At San Clemente and Aliso Niguel Derek also earned Offensive Lineman of the Game honors. At Dana Hills, Derek posted two decleaters and a grade of 71% to be named Offensive Lineman of the Game. Derek has 12 decleaters on the season.

1997: Derek started 10 games last year at left tackle, and recorded 8.5 decleater blocks. He was named the teams Player of the Game for his efforts against Fountain Valley where he had three decleaters. At Servite in Week 3, Derek helped pave the way as the Eagles rushed for a school record 415 yards.

1996: Derek lettered while playing in 10 games.

Misc: Derek had 20.5 decleaters in his career. Early has a 5.20 time in the 40 and a pro agility time of 4.98. He currently has a bench press of 260 bench. Derek is a very coachable player who has Ivy League ambitions. He holds a 3.95 GPA.