Derek McCormick

Derek McCormick is a collegiate football player for the Indiana Hoosiers, known for his role as a kicker. Standing at 75 inches tall and weighing 210 pounds, he dons the jersey number 43. McCormick hails from Port Charlotte, Florida, and is currently a senior in eligibility. Throughout the 2024 season, McCormick has been an active participant in 8 games with the Hoosiers. Although he did not start in these games, his contributions on special teams were notable. McCormick's kicking statistics reveal a significant contribution, with 40 kickoffs covering a total of 2302 yards. He demonstrated precision and strategic placement, achieving 10 touchbacks and successfully landing 12 kickoffs inside the 20-yard line. His kickoffs resulted in 334 return yards for opponents, and he managed to keep two kickoffs out of bounds. McCormick's defensive stats indicate involvement in special teams tackles, with 1 special teams tackle and 1 special teams assist recorded. Despite not having sacks, tackles for loss, or interceptions, his role primarily centers around his kicking duties. In the realm of NCAAF, Derek McCormick stands as a reliable kicker, contributing to the Hoosiers' special teams efforts with his powerful and accurate kickoffs, which play a crucial role in field positioning during games.