Derek Moye is an American football

American football

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 wide receiver

Wide receiver

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, currently playing college football

College football

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 for Penn State

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Early years

Moye attended Rochester Area High School

Rochester Area High School (Pennsylvania)

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 in Rochester, Pennsylvania

Rochester, Pennsylvania

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 where he had a 2.7 GPA

Grade (education)

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. He gained over 3100 rushing and receiving yards combined in his junior and senior seasons and scored 53 touchdowns. He was recruited to Penn State

Pennsylvania State University

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 by Tom Bradley

Tom Bradley (American football)

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 and committed in January 2007.

College career

Moye entered the 2009 season as his first season at the starter's position at wide receiver. Since he redshirted

Redshirt (college sports)

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his freshman season, Moye was an academic Junior with Sophomore eligibility. He finished his sophomore eligibility year with 48 receptions for 785 yards. Moye finished his junior year with 53 catches for 885 yards with a 16.7 YPC and 8 touchdowns. He caught Touchdowns vs Ohio State and Florida.

In his career, he has 130 receptions for 2,184 yards and 18 touchdowns as of October 1, 2011. He is the 3rd all-time leader receiver at Penn State.

External links

• Penn State football bio