2026 Ferris State Football Signee: Derek Baxter

Derek Baxter
LS, 5-10, 200
Holland, Mich. / Zeeland East

Highly-regarded long snapper from Zeeland East High School … Coached by Joe Woodruff … Has also played baseball on the high school level … National Honor Society member … Was an all-area honoree … Also claimed all-conference accolades during his senior campaign … Versatile special teams performer … Ranked among West Michigan's best at his position … Also played linebacker on the defensive side of the football … Chosen to play baseball for Michigan's Premier West squad … Led team to the state playoffs during his high school career … Multi-year starter and letterwinner for the Chix … Competed in track and field on the high school level … Was named to the 2025 Holland Sentinel All-Area Football Team … Was one of the state's top specialists at his position and had strong interest from other schools.

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