Personal
Born 1/24/75 in Tacoma, Wash.,...Parents are Bruce Moreland and Ava Mobley ... recruited by Oklahoma St., New Mexico St., and TCU...married to Jill DePoy...they have a daughter, Riian, a son, Derick, Jr., and a daughter Dana...majoring in therapeutic recreation.
Before BYU
Attended Temple High...earned letters in football, basketball and baseball...football team won state championship in 1992 and was a state semifinalist in 1993...selected all-state, all-district, All-Central Texas in football...listed as a Blue Chip prospect in Texas football's Elite 50...coached by Bob McQueen (Tulsa).