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Derick Shanks Jr
RB · #13 ·
Height5'11"
Weight220 lbs
Est. eligibility3 yrs
Production index
Low
Roster status
Rostered
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Last updatedOct 27, 2026, 1:49 PM
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Background
Played in 19 games across two seasons with Dodge City CC… Rushed for 822 yards, averaging 73.9 yards per game… rushed for 60+ yards in five of seven games... three total touchdowns... Named Second Team All-Conference in 2025. Prepped at Spain Park High School under head coach Tim Vakakes. Shanks developed his skills as a student-athlete with the Jaguars before continuing his football career at the collegiate level. Shanks continued his education and football career at Dodge City Community College, earning an Associate Degree in General Studies in 2024. Son of Tiffany Coleman and Derick Shanks Sr. … Has one sibling, brother Dakarai Shanks... Majoring in Psychology with a Minor in Sport Management.
Hometown
🏴Birmingham, AL
High schoolSpain Park HS
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Career path
- EnrolledDerick Shanks Jr (RB) enrolled in Dodge City Community College
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | OFF SNAPS | PROD | CAR | YPC | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | REC | REC YDS | YPR | REC TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | University of West Alabama | 4 | 0 | -- | Low | 3 | 1.3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 2025 |  Dodge City Community College | 10 | 1 | -- | High | 149 | 4.0 | 597 | 1 | 13 | 58 | 4.5 | 0 |
| 2024 | Dodge City Community College | 9 | 0 | -- | Med. | 64 | 3.5 | 225 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 0 |
| Career | 23 | 1 | -- | Low | 216 | 3.8 | 826 | 3 | 16 | 77 | 4.8 | 0 |
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Profile last updated Oct 27, 2026