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Derek Cortes
DL · #99 ·
Height6'2"
Weight255 lbs
Est. eligibility2 yrs
Production index
Low
Roster status
Rostered
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Last updatedOct 27, 2026, 1:24 PM
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Background
Played two seasons of football at Olivet Nazarene University...Appeared in one game for the Tigers across his two years...Totaled 1.0 tackle on the season. Three-sport athlete at Miami Killian Sr. High School, playing soccer, volleyball, and football...Selected to two All-Star games...Led his team to the playoffs in all four seasons. Son of Scarlett Chavarria...Hobbies and interests include listening to music, going to the gym, grilling, spending time with family and friends, surfing, and jet skiing...Favorite Food: Sopa del Mondongo...Favorite Music: Kodak Black and Majournine...Favorite Athletic Teams: Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts...Favorite Athlete: Robert Mathis and Dwight Freeney.
Hometown
🏴Miami, FL
High schoolMiami Killian Senior HS
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Career path
- EnrolledDerek Cortes (DL) enrolled in Sussex County Community College
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wheeling University | 4 | 0 | -- | -- | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 |  Olivet Nazarene (Il) | 1 | 0 | -- | Low | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Olivet Nazarene (Il) | 0 | 0 | -- | DNP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 |  Sussex County Community College | 5 | 0 | -- | Low | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 10 | 0 | -- | Low | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Profile last updated Oct 27, 2026