Derek Wilkins
HIGH SCHOOL: Santa Margarita
State: California
6'5
240
Class of 2021
Defensive End
EFN National Rating: 92
EFN Projection: D1A Power 5 Recruit
Other RATINGs
247 Sports Rating: 4*, 0.8979
Rivals.com rating: 3*, 5.7
GPA: 4.0
ACT TEST SCORE: 31
RECRUITING STATUS
ESN PLAYER EVALUATION/NOTES
2019 Junior Evaluation: Derek has emerged as one of the top pass rushers in California. He is now 6’5 240-pounds and has the size, speed, and strength of an elite player for his position group. He is explosive on his get offs, can dip and bend off the edge, and has the motor to power through blockers to get into the backfield and make plays. He is relentless pursuing ball carriers from the backside and plays with a lot of intensity and enthusiasm. Derek also excelled on special teams blocking 3 punts and 1 field goal attempt. He is hands down a Power 5 prospect with a ton of offers to show for it.
2018 Sophomore Evaluation: Derek is an intriguing prospect in the 2021 recruiting class. He played some defensive end but the majority of the time he played DTackle. He has the height and used his quickness to his advantage off the snap to cause problems for opposing offenses. He has good hands and is a great athlete for his position. As he gets stronger and matures, he will emerge as a Power 5 prospect before his high school career is over. Power 5 prospect.
Postseason Honors/Statistics/Other NOTES
2019 Final Stats: 54 Tackles, 15 TFL, 7 Sacks
SCHOLARSHIP OFFERS
California, Stanford, UCLA, Washington, Arizona, Arizona State, Boise State, Boston College, Duke, Kansas, Michigan, Mississippi State, Northwestern, Oregon, Oregon State, San Jose State, USC, Virginia, Washington State