Anthony Derricks (born December 17, 1976) is an American former professional football defensive specialist/kickoff returner who played in the Arena Football League. He holds Arena football records for kickoff returns in a game (11), return yards in a game (336) and touchdowns on returns in a game (4).[2] His 25.1 average per return on kickoffs for the 2000 season is also a record.[3] He finished second in the 2000 rookie of the year balloting.[citation needed]
College career
Derricks attended Mississippi State University from 1995 to 1999 and was a four-year letterman in football. His last college game was in the 1999 Cotton Bowl against the University of Texas Longhorns and the Heisman winning running back, Ricky Williams.[4]
References
- ^ “Anthony Derricks”. Pro Football Archives. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
- ^ Gonzalez, Roberto (July 23, 2000). “SEA WOLVES/AFL PLAYOFF PRIMER”. Hartford Courant. Archived from the original on November 7, 2012. Retrieved June 17, 2011.
- ^ Anderson, Mark (February 21, 2003). “SPOTLIGHT: LAS VEGAS GLADIATORS: Many happy returns”. Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved June 17, 2011.
- ^ Gonzalez, Roberto (May 5, 2000). “DERRICKS SOLIDIFIES SECONDARY”. Hartford Courant. Archived from the original on November 7, 2012. Retrieved June 17, 2011.
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