Derrion Clark
Linebacker
6-1 | 220
Dallas, Texas (South Oak Cliff HS)
In Darrion’s Own Words: Why Arizona?
“Because I liked the fact that the team is like family one and off the field. At Arizona, I feel like they are really family.”
Coach Says:
“Derrion is a physical, downhill player. He loves the contact part of the game. Playing defensive line in the past has helped him with taking on blocks and using his hands. He has a great understanding of the game and will fit perfectly in our defense.” – Marcel Yates, defensive coordinator
Arizona 2019: Expected to enroll in summer 2019.
High School: Earned three varsity letters at South Oak Cliff High School in Dallas, Texas … Played for Coach Jason Todd … Totaled 320 tackles, including 71 for loss, along with 39 sacks, six forced fumbles, two intercepts and four fumble recoveries over 35 career games … A two-time AP Class 5A First Team All-State honoree … Averaged a career-best 10.4 tackles-per-game with 104 stops in 10 contests as a senior while helping Bears to 11-1 record … As a junior, racked up 111 tackles and 19.0 sacks … As a sophomore, broke out with 105 tackles, including 71 solo stops, along with 13.0 sacks … Also played baseball early in career.
Personal: Son of La’Keshia Valentine … Has one brother, Jevone Valentine … Intends to major in business and finance.
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