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2023 Football Roster

29 Derrick Maxey III

  • Position S
  • Height 5-11
  • Weight 180
  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown / HS / Last School Atlanta, Ga.

Biography

2023 (Freshman)
  • Joined the program in January 2023 as an early enrollee
  • Participated in 2023 spring practice
  • Named to the Dean's List (3.25 GPA or higher for a freshman) for the 2023 spring semester
  • Did not see any game action on the year 

High School
  • Rated a three-star recruit at safety for the Class of 2023 by 247Sports and Rivals
  • Rated a three-star recruit as an athlete for the Class of 2023 by On3
  • Ranked as a three-star recruit at cornerback for the Class of 2023 by ESPN
  • Rated the 110th-best prospect in the state of Georgia for the Class of 2023 by ESPN
  • Lined up at cornerback and wide receiver at Hapeville Charter Career Academy for head coach Winston Gordon
  • Named to the 2022 Dekalb County School District (DCSD) All-Region 6-4A second team
  • Was a team captain his senior season for the Hornets
  • Totaled 32 tackles, including 21 solo stops, 3.0 tackles-for-loss, and two interceptions on defense his senior year
  • Recorded 24 receptions for 368 yards and carried the ball four times for 42 yards on offense during his senior year
  • Returned four punts for 69 yards on special teams in 2022 as a senior
  • Father played football for the Georgia Cardinals in the Amateur to Professional Development Football League (APDFL)
  • Chose Coastal Carolina over Georgia, Oregon, Colorado, Florida State, Kansas, Appalachian State, Arkansas State, Buffalo, Florida A&M, FAU, Georgia State, Georgia Southern, Marshall, Middle Tennessee, and UCF

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Historical Player Information

  • 2022-23Freshman

    DB
    5'11" 180 lbs
  • 29

    2023Freshman

    S
    5'11" 180 lbs
    29