Derek Diaz Class: Junior Hometown: Antioch, CA High School: Deer Valley Last College: Los Medanos JC Height / Weight: 5-11 / 240 Position: LB Experience: TR Age: 22

COLLEGE: Played in 10 games last season ... Credited with 19 tackles, including 19 solos ... One letter ... Transfer from Los Medanos JC (Pittsburg, CA) ... First-team all-Golden Gate Conference choice as sophomore for Mustangs ... Team captain and defensive MVP ... Credited with 88 tackles, 3 quarterback sacks, 7 forced fumbles, 7 pass breakups, 4 fumble recoveries and 2 pass interceptions ... Had 3 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries in game against City College of San Francisco ... First-team all-league and defensive captain as freshman ... Credited with 76 tackles, 9 pass breakups, 7 quarterback sacks, 3 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries ... Also intercepted 2 passes, returning one 76 yards for touchdown ... Started and lettered two years.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played just one season of football as senior at Deer Valley High School ... Started and lettered as running back and linebacker ... Suffered broken collarbone as freshman.

PERSONAL: Major is criminal justice ... His brother, Augustin, plays football (strong safety) at Chadron State NE.