#45 -
Derek Palmer
Position: LB
Year: Jr.
Hometown: Greeley, Colo.
High School: University
Height: 6-1
Weight: 230
2008: Was a member of the scout
team.
2007: Did not play in a game for the Bears.
2006: Redshirted.
High School: Was a three-time
First-Team All-Conference selection in football, as well as a
two-time All-Conference pick in track & field for the
Bulldogs... Was a two-year captain in both football and track &
field as well as a three-year captain in basketball... Played both
linebacker and wide receiver for the football team, where he earned
four letters.
Personal: Is one of five
children of Rick and Cheryl Palmer... Was born in Oklahoma City...
Is majoring in business administration with an emphasis in
management.