UCF Knights#- · DB Derek Gainous
- Class
- Former player
Derek Gainous played DB for UCF. In the 2021 season he had 4 tackles over 2 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Derek Gainous career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | UCF | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | UCF | 9 | 46 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | UCF | 6 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | UCF | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 19 | 70 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Season totals, 2018 to 2021. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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Derek Gainous: UCF DB profile and stats
Derek Gainous is a DB for UCF. This profile tracks Derek Gainous's season stats and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the UCF roster, the Big 12 players hub and the conference schedule. To see where UCF sits in the race, check the live Big 12 standings.
Derek Gainous in the news
All newsRecapUCF beat TCU 21-13 (Week 4, 2026)UCF beat TCU 21-13 at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Now UCF is 3-1, 1-0 in Big 12 play, and TCU is 2-2, 0-1 in Big 12 play.2026-09-26RecapUCF beat Georgia State 44-30 (Week 3, 2026)UCF beat Georgia State 44-30 at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Now UCF is 2-1, and Georgia State is 2-1.2026-09-19RecapPittsburgh beat UCF 12-7 (Week 2, 2026)Pittsburgh beat UCF 12-7 at Acrisure Stadium. Now Pittsburgh is 2-0, and UCF is 1-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Derek Gainous play for?
Derek Gainous plays for UCF at DB.
What position does Derek Gainous play?
Derek Gainous is a DB for UCF.