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Evangel Football Legend Derrick Clark Passes Away at 54

3/16/2026

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Derrick Clark died at age 54, with Evangel University in Missouri confirming the death.
The cause of death was not disclosed.
He was a two-time NAIA All-American and Evangel football's all-time leading rusher.
He helped Evangel reach a postseason berth in 1993.
Clark signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 1994 and scored three touchdowns in his final two games that season.

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Derrick Clark died at age 54, with Evangel University in Missouri confirming the death.
The cause of death was not disclosed.
He was a two-time NAIA All-American and Evangel football's all-time leading rusher.
He helped Evangel reach a postseason berth in 1993.
Clark signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 1994 and scored three touchdowns in his final two games that season.