Derek Lopez

Derek Lopez

Player Profile

Class:
Sophomore

Hometown:
Grand Prairie, Texas

High School:
South Grand Prairie

Height / Weight:
6-1 / 185

Position:
Defensive Back

Birthdate:
02/05/1989

Experience:
1L

2008: Played in nine games at cornerback ... made three starts ... compiled eight tackles, including six unassisted stops ... had a season-high two unassisted tackles against Texas Southern and McNeese State ... also had one unassisted and one assisted tackle at Stephen F. Austin ... recovered a fumble against Texas Southern ... member of the track team in 2008 while competing in the 60 and 200 meters during the indoor season.

2007: Sat out the season as a redshirt.

High School: Selected to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's All-District 7-5A's First Team at cornerback ... had 39 tackles, two interceptions and 13 pass break ups as a senior ... also forced a fumble and recovered another ... prep squad posted a 10-2 record in 2006, advancing to the second round of the Class 5A playoffs ... high school coach was David Fisher

Personal: Born February 2, 1989 ... son of Arville Lopez and Cynthia Loftis ... industrial engineering major ... is also a member of Texas State's track and field team.