| Date of birth: | August 26, 1980 |
| Place of birth: | Mauk, GA |
| Career information | |
|---|---|
| Position(s): | Fullback |
| College: | Fort Valley State |
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| As player: | |
| 2005-2007 | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| Playing stats at NFL.com | |
Derrick Wimbush (born August 26, 1980 in Mauk, Georgia) was a fullback for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He attended Fort Valley State University located in Fort Valley, Georgia. Wimbush finished his senior season at Fort Valley State with 1,840 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns and his career in the Division II Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference with 3,188 rushing yards. Wimbush was runner up for the 2004 Harlon Hill Trophy given to NCAA Division II’s best player. During his brief career with the Jaguars, Wimbush rarely carried the ball, however his blocking, and his play on special teams has contributed to a highly-skilled, rushing attack from the Jacksonville Jaguars. He is currently employed at the Detention Center in Taylor County, Georgia.