University of Richmond Athletics
2022 Football Roster
Jersey Number 77
Derek Ferraro
- Position:
- Offensive Line
- Height:
- 6-6
- Weight:
- 303
- Class:
- Redshirt Junior
- Hometown:
- Purchase, N.Y.
- High School:
- Iona Prep
2022 (Redshirt Junior)
- Saw action in nine games.
- Four-year member of the Rice Owls.
- Redshirt in 2018.
- Appeared in eight games in his career, including a career-best six games in 2021.
- Made his first collegiate start against North Texas (10/30/21).
- Named All-State, All-county, and All-Area selection as a senior for coach Joe Spagnolo.
- Guided the Gaels to a 6-4 as a senior, reaching the semifinals of the New York Catholic High School tournament after winning it in 2016.
- Led an offensive attack that gained 4,030 yards and averaged 35.1 points per game.
- Two-year team captain.
- Threw the shot and discus and competed in the New Balance Nationals twice.
- Served as a Peer Counselor and Campus Minister at Iona Prep and posted a perfect class attendance since the 8th grade.
Personal
- Son of Dave and Cindy Ferraro.
- Has two brothers, one sister.
- Father and grandfather both played football at UConn.
Football Weekly Press Conference - October 8th
Wednesday, October 08
Football vs Bucknell Postgame
Saturday, October 04
Football Highlights vs. Howard
Saturday, September 27
Football vs Howard Postgame
Saturday, September 27
