
Derrick Pena | Davenport North
Derrick Pena
- Class
- 2026
- Position
- LB
- Height
- 5'11"
- Weight
- 180
- School
- Davenport North
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Davenport North’s
Derrick Pena
Derrick
Pena
5'11" | 180 lbs | LB
Davenport North | 2026
State
IA
is an interesting prospect who is set to be a key two-way player for the Wildcats. As a junior, Derrick tied for the team lead in rushing yards after racking up 366 yards and five touchdowns on only 64 totes. Derrick is a sturdy running back with a strong 5’11”, 190-pound frame that he can use to absorb and dish out contact. Derrick doesn’t do a lot of dancing around when carrying the ball, instead using his size to go north-south while having the cutback ability and vision to bounce runs to the outside. Pena will also be an important part of the defense as he recorded 45 tackles, 7.5 TFLs, a sack, and a fumble recovery. Derrick is listed as an outside linebacker, but I could also see him playing as a hybrid box safety with his ability to fly downhill to defend the run and effectiveness at covering tight ends and running backs. He plays well near the line of scrimmage, where he can stay right in the action and track down ball carriers before breaking off any big runs.
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