Derek Stevenson Season 2026

HIGH SCHOOL
Spent the 2024 season at St. Thomas Catholic before transferring to Paetow High School for the 2025 season … During his junior year at St. Thomas, according to MaxPreps, recorded 37 receptions, 566 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns … Also returned eight kickoffs for a team-high 205 yards … Helped the Eagles reach the semifinals of the TAPPS Division I playoffs … As a senior at Paetow, he led the team with 33 receptions, 884 receiving yards, 12 receiving touchdowns and 80.4 receiving yards per game … Was a key piece in the Panthers reaching the UIL Texas State 6A Division I State Championship playoffs … Rated a three-star recruit by 247Sports and ESPN … Received a scout grade of 86 by 247Sports and 76 by ESPN … Chose the Aztecs over Colorado State, Florida Atlantic, Texas State, Tulane, Navy, UTEP amongst other programs.