a veteran Wofford mauler with scrappy, old-school edge
Derek Tiller is the kind of offensive lineman coaches love: a returning starter at left guard who was described as a “true scrapper” and a smart, assignment-sound blocker who “just outsmarts people and does whatever is needed to succeed.” In the 2005 season, he totaled 53 knockdown blocks while grading out at 90.6%, a strong indicator of physicality and consistency. He fits a team that values toughness, intelligence, and dependable line play more than flash—basically, the human version of a stubborn pass-protection headache.
