
Kentucky’s All-Time Workhorse Back with Game-Breaking Production
Derek Homer is a former Kentucky running back whose profile is built on elite volume and efficiency: he finished his career with 8,224 rushing yards, 932 carries, 110 touchdowns, and an 8.8 yards-per-carry average, making him one of the most productive backs in Kentucky history.[1] For a team, that signals a proven, high-end runner with durability, explosiveness, and a track record of carrying an offense; the main caveat is that these are historical college numbers, not current-season performance, and the available sources do not provide recent scouting or injury updates.[1][6]