Derek Brighton

Position:
Wide Receiver
Height:
6-0
Weight:
184
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Allen Park, Mich.
High School:
Allen Park

2008: Played in seven games ... served as the team[apos]s holder on field goals and extra points. 2007: Played in all 13 games, making two starts ... filling in for an injured Corey Partridge he had a career-best seven receptions for 67 yards versus Michigan State ... also serves as a holder on special teams ... completed one pass for six yards on a fourth-and-4 on a fake field goal attempt. 2006: Redshirted High School: A 2006 graduate of Allen Park High School in Michigan ... a three-year letterwinner for the Jaguars ... member of the Detroit News Blue Chip Team (#21) ... named team MVP as a senior ... two-time All-Conference team member ... recorded 34 receptions for 547 yards receiving, 647 yards rushing and a total of 18 touchdowns as a senior ... also recorded 81 tackles and two interceptions in 2005 ... also lettered in basketball and baseball ... coached by Tom Hoover. Personal: Full name is Derek John Brighton ... son of Gregg and Connie Brighton ... born on November 15, 1987 ... majoring in Education ... older brother, Bryan, currently plays football for Michigan State.