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2021: Saw action in one game on the season, competed against Bemidji State in week eight and tallied one solo tackle. 
2020: Season canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic.
BEFORE UMD: Three-year starter (defensive back) at Alexandria Area High School ... played under head coach Mike Empting ... was a two-time All-North Central Red Sub-District honoree as a senior team captain for the Cardinals ... was chosen the North squad's Most Valuable Defensive Player at the 2019 Minnesota Football Showcase at U.S. Bank Stadium ... also is a four-time All-Central Lake Conference performer in track and field (sprints, long jump, relays) ... National Honor Society member
PERSONAL: Is the son of Kevin and Yvonne Piepho ... has two siblings (Dylan and Calen).

“Derrek is a physical defensive back who will bring it every down. His style of play matches what we want to do in the back end. His ability to tackle and play man is what I'm looking forward to watching him do for us.”  UMD Defensive Secondary Coach/Recruiting Coordinator Marcus McLin