Derek Cummins Class: Sophomore Hometown: Marengo, Ohio High School: Cardington Lincoln High School Weight: 184

Scouting Derek Cummins
A no quit and tenacious attitude gave Derek Cummins a nickname of "The Bear" during his freshman season. A talented young wrestler, he competed hard in each match last season while becoming adjusted to the collegiate level.

2007-2008 Freshman Season
Concluded the season with a seventh place finish at the EWL Championship...tallied nine victories including a 4-2 mark at the Ashland Open...also collected a 10-5 decision against JD Ramsey of West Liberty State...played the role as a utility man between the 184 and 197 weight classes.

High School
Compiled 145-34 career record, including 45-5 mark senior year. 8th in state senior year at Ohio Division III...placed seventh in state junior year while amassing 38-12 record...member of football team all four years as defensive/offensive lineman...member of National Honor Society, Trash Bash, and Adopt a Highway.

Personal
Born November 9, 1987 in Delaware, Ohio...son of Jeff and Trudy Cummins...has three younger brothers...enjoys riding ATVs and going to church...physical therapy major.