Derek Wingo

2019 Gatorade Florida Football Player of the Year
Committed to play in the All-American Bowl (first St. Thomas Aquinas player since 2016)
Helped St. Thomas Aquinas compile a 39-5 record in three varsity seasons, along with a victory in the 2019 FHSAA Class 7A State Championship, and an appearance in the 2018 FHSAA Class 7A State Championship Game
- Posted two sacks and a forced fumble in the 2019 state title game
Finished his senior season with 28 tackles for loss, 16 sacks, 58 total tackles
Posted 18 tackles for loss and six sacks, along with a fumble recovery touchdown in 11 games as a junior
Started at quarterback for St. Thomas Aquinas as a sophomore, but transitioned to defense for his junior and senior seasons
His defensive line coach at St. Thomas Aquinas was former Miami Dolphins star Jason Taylor, who says:
- “Derek is just a heck of an athlete, a heck of a kid, has become a really really good leader and his football IQ is off the charts. He played so many different positions for us, including rush linebacker spot which I played when I played for (Nick) Saban. He’s hungry, wants to be the best and just works, and works and works at it.”
Had nearly 30 Division I offers, including Auburn, Clemson, Florida State, Georgia, Ohio State, Oklahoma, and Penn State

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