Furman University

Furman: Rangy, coachable player who boasts experience as a reserve safety and member of special teams...expected to see increased playing time this year.  2010 — Logged playing time in all 11 games as a reserve and member of special teams...tallied 15 tackles and a tackle for-loss...totaled a career high five tackles and a pass deflection against Howard (56-14 win).  2009 — Earned playing time in eight games as a true freshman...credited with 11 tackles...had three stops versus Missouri in his first game.

High School:  2009 graduate of South Atlanta (3A) High School...football coach was Brian Gwyn...played safety and wide receiver...career statistics include 181 tackles, four interceptions, nine pass deflections, three forced fumbles, and five fumble recoveries...also stared in basketball, where he played alongside Derrick Favors, one of the nation’s top players who spent a year at Georgia Tech before being taken by the New Jersey Nets in the 2010 NBA Draft...competed in track, specializing in 100m, 200m, and high jump.

Personal:  Full name is Derrick Deangelo Murray...born December 17, 1990, in Atlanta, Georgia...son of Sylvester and Annie Murray...has five siblings:  Latoya, Kerry, Desmond, Matthew, and Nicole...undeclared major.