2005 Football Roster
Roster
Derrick Jones
- Position:
- Receiver
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 186
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Gardena, Calif.
- High School:
- Long Beach Poly HS
PERSONAL ? Born Derrick Ray Jones on
2006 ? A two-year layoff from the game and injuries took their toll as has first season was limited to four games and one catch for nine yards (at
HIGH SCHOOL ? One of 2003’s fastest prep football players in the country attracted near-unanimous All-America acclaim from the likes of SuperPrep and PrepStar following his senior season. The first-team Best in the West (Long Beach Press-Telegram) honoree hauled in 49 catches for 930 yards (19.0 avg.) and scored 11 touchdowns in 2003, including three scores returning kickoffs and punts. Led the Jackrabbits to the CIF Division I championship contest his final prep campaign. His junior year was just as impressive, converting 39 receptions into 1,479 yards (37.9 avg.) and 16 TDs (not including five additional scores coming via kickoff returns). Also enjoyed success on the track, with the state sprint champion claiming the 200-meter title at the 2004
