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Derryk Snell

Running back/Linebacker
CHUGIAK HS
CHUGIAK, ALASKA
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-2
Press Release

Peak Performance

2197

Total Yards

823

Receiving Yards

38

Total touchdowns

67

Tackles
“Derryk Snell is a tremendous athlete a fierce competitor. He’s a very competitive kid, one of those who definitely has a presence on the field. He stands out—he singlehandedly really helped that team.”
Jason Caldarera
Service High (Anchorage) head coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-2, 220-pound senior running back and linebacker amassed 2,197 total yards and 38 touchdowns this past season, leading the Mustangs to a 9-1 record and a berth in the Large Schools state semifinals. On defense, Snell made 67 tackles (13.5 for loss) with four sacks, three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and an interception. The Large Schools Offensive Player of the Year for the second straight year, Snell rushed for 1,374 yards to go with 823 yards receiving this fall.

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Academic Achievement

Snell has maintained a B average in the classroom. He has verbally committed to play football on scholarship at Montana State University in the fall of 2018.

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Exemplary Character

A volunteer with the Special Olympics, Snell is also involved with his local church youth group as well as the Lions Club, Elks Club and the Eagle River Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, he has worked as a youth football and basketball coach as well as a camp counselor. “Derryk Snell is a tremendous athlete a fierce competitor,” said Service High (Anchorage) head coach Jason Caldarera. “He’s a very competitive kid, one of those who definitely has a presence on the field. He stands out—he singlehandedly really helped that team.”