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Dereon Albert
- Position:
- DL
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 300
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Jackson, Miss.
- High School:
- Jackson Academy
Wide, powerful tackle out of Jackson Academy in Mississippi … Is a four-star recruit according to 247Sports and ESPN, with a three-star rating from Rivals … A top 35 defensive line prospect nationally by ESPN (No. 24) and 247Sports (No. 34) … Is a top-20 player from Mississippi with a No. 10 ranking from 247Sports, while ESPN has him at No. 13 in the state and a No. 20 listing from Rivals … Helped lead Jackson Academy to an 11-1 overall record and the MAIS Class 4A – Division I State Title as a senior in 2025 … Was a four-year starter in high school with more than 300 tackles … As a junior, recorded 81 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, seven sacks, one interception and one fumble recovery in 13 games … Finished sophomore season with 69 tackles, 20.5 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks and 1 FR … Breakout freshman campaign saw him produce 96 tackles, 24 tackles for loss, eight sacks and two forced fumbles in 12 games … Multi-sport athlete who also competed in field events at Jackson Academy … Committed to the Vols in July 2025 … Chose Tennessee over 31 other Division I offers, including 13 Power 4 offers … Coached by David Duggan … X handle is @DereonAlbert50 … Instagram handle is @dereonalbert2026_
Home sweet home!
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) December 3, 2025
The DL just got another playmaker.@DereonAlbert50 | #RockyTop26 ?? pic.twitter.com/l8qVuLJ9Lb
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