39  Derrick Briggs
	Class: Senior Hometown: Dayton, Texas High School: Dayton Height / Weight: 5-10 / 168 Position: LB Experience: 2-L Major: Political Science

2000: Finished spring drills as part of regular playing rotation at cornerback ... alternated as a starter for most of spring ... recorded four tackles in spring game.

1999: Played in eight games as reserve defensive back and member of special teams ... recorded 17 total tackles, seven solo ... recorded first career interception and recovered two fumbles.

1998: Saw action in 10 games on the season ... played mostly special teams ... finished season with nine total tackles with five solos ... recorded a season-high two tackles against Texas.

1997: Served as a squadman.

1996: Redshirt season.

High School: Dayton High School in Dayton, Texas ... participated in four sports and earned all-region honors in football, basketball and baseball ... earned district MVP honors in football and basketball ... passed and rushed for over 1,000 yards as a junior ... set a school record for three-pointers in a season, game and career ... successful on all 39 stolen base attempts in baseball as a sophomore ... also participated in track and field and was a regional qualifier in the 800-meters and mile relay ... school's Male Athlete of the Year ... graduated fifth in his class and was a member of the National Honor Society and Debate Club ... High School Coach: Larry Sherman and Lance Van Zandt.

Personal: Derrick DeWayne Briggs ... born 12/10/77 in Big Spring, Texas son of Geneva and Rodis Briggs ... youngest of three children.