Derrick Smith

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Class: RS Freshman Hometown: Cleveland, OH High School: Glenville HS

Weight: 185 Position: DB Birthdate: 03/31/1987

Hawk-Item - - One of three Iowa recruits who took part in the NFL's "Play It Smart" program as a prep.

2007 - - Not listed on depth chart following spring practice . . . did not see action in first 10 games of the season . . . saw action on special teams in win over Minnesota for first action of his career, but had no statistics . . . saw action on special teams in loss to Western Michigan, recording one assisted tackle.

2006 - - Redshirted.

High school - - recorded 123 tackles, 52 solo tackles, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery in his career . . . had 27 tackles, nine solo tackles as a senior . . . had 96 tackles, 43 solo tackles, two interceptions, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery as a junior . . . three-year letterman in football and track . . . led team to regional championship as a junior . . . Glenville HS record was 24-3 in his final two years, including a 14-0 conference mark.

Personal - - Born 3/31/87 . . . Open major . . . mother is Monique Cohill . . . one of five players from Cleveland area on Iowa roster . . . attended same high school as DE Labron Daniel, LB Bruce Smith and QB Arvell Nelson . . . high school coach was Ted Ginn, Sr.

Career Bests
Tackles:	1 vs. Western Michigan, 11/17/07
Solos:
Assists:	1 vs. Western Michigan, 11/17/07
PBU:


Career Statistics
Defense	Solo	Ast.	Total	T/Loss	Sacks	QBH	In-Yd.	PBU	FF
Freshman	0	1	1	0/0	0/0	0	0-0	0	0