University of Massachusets Athletics
2026 Football Roster
Jersey Number 99
Derek Morris
- Position:
- Kicker
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 200
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Dayton, Ohio
- High School:
- Bishop Fenwick
- Prev School:
- California
2025 • Sophomore
- Athlon Sports Preseason All-MAC Fourth Team Specialist
- Set a program record 55-yard field goal at Akron (11/4)
- Had an earlier program-best 53-yard field goal vs. Bryant (9/6)
- Made 10 of 16 field goals throughout the season for a total of 317 yards
- Was 13-for-15 on PATs
- Went a season-best 3-for-3 on PATs vs. Buffalo (10/18)
Before Massachusetts
- Played one season at California, making seven appearances
- Was 11-for-15 on the season in total field goal attempts
- Tallied 13 PATs
- Made collegiate debut against NC State in 2024, going 3-for-4 on field goal attempts and 2-for-2 on PATs
- Tied California record with five made field goals on five attempts against Oregon State, including a career-long 46-yard field goal
- Earned ACC Specialist of the Week
- Attended Bishop Fenwick High School
2025 Massachusetts Football - National Signing Day Press Conference | 12.03.25
Wednesday, December 03
UMass FB | Coach Joe Harasymiak Post Game Press Conference vs. Bowling Green | 11.25.25
Tuesday, November 25
2025 Massachusetts Football - Week 14 (Bowling Green) Thursday Press Conference
Thursday, November 20
UMass FB | Joe Harasymiak Post Game Press Conference vs Ohio | 11.18.25
Tuesday, November 18
