Derrick Lassic played college football at the University of Alabama.
15 Facts About Derrick Lassic
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Derrick Lassic was named the New York State large-school Player of the Year, All-state and a USA Today's High School All-American.
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Derrick Lassic finished his high school career with 2,846 rushing yards.
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Derrick Lassic accepted a football scholarship from the University of Alabama.
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Derrick Lassic missed the eighth game against Mississippi State University because of his toe injury.
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Derrick Lassic had 11 carries for 67 yards against the University of Cincinnati.
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Derrick Lassic had 9 carries for 70 yards against Vanderbilt University.
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Derrick Lassic compiled 10 carries for 76 yards against the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga.
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Derrick Lassic finished his college career 11th on the school's all-time rushing list.
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Derrick Lassic was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round of the 1993 NFL draft.
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Derrick Lassic became the first rookie running back in league history to start a season opener for a defending Super Bowl champion, and the third rookie running back in franchise history to start a season opener.
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Derrick Lassic was declared inactive in the final three games of the season.
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Derrick Lassic finished with 75 carries for 269 yards and 3 touchdowns, but he suffered from the national pressure and the loyalty his teammates had towards Smith.
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Derrick Lassic was placed on the injured reserve list on December 6,1994.
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On March 18,1996, Derrick Lassic signed with the San Francisco 49ers.