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Derrick Upchurch

SR     OL     6-5     315
College of DuPage
Chicago, IL

Preseason All-MEAC Second Team selection. A regular on the offensive line last season. Junior college transfer emerged as a solid contributor to the team’s 2005 success. Can play guard or tackle. Good size. Has greatly improved strength.

2005: First season with the Hornets … appeared in all 11 games … graded well in team’s 222-yard rushing effort (342 total yards) during 38-14 win over Norfolk State (Nov. 12) … had solid effort as pass
blocker (227 passing yards) in 41-14 victory over Morgan State (Oct. 22). At College of DuPage: Earned two letters under head coach Steve Kazor, a former National Football league assistant coach … At Prourso East: A three-sport standout (football, basketball, track and field) … 2002 All-West Suburban Gold Conference First Team football selection … recorded 78 tackles and seven sacks during senior year … played for head football coach Bo Flowers … All-Conference track and field selection … Personal: Son of Walter and Barbara Upchurch … born 6/21/85.