
SMU (6–2, ACC). Wide receiver. 2026 season, games through Oct 31, 2026.
Derrick McFall is a wide receiver for SMU (6–2). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 36th in yards per catch (19.4), 263rd in receiving TDs (2), 424th in explosive catches (16+ yards) (4), in 7 games. This week: Virginia Tech at SMU.
Bio
From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.
The season
He's 36th of 698 receivers and tight ends in yards per catch (19.4) and 263rd of 526 receivers and tight ends in receiving TDs (2).
| Stat | Season | National rank |
|---|---|---|
| Receiving yards | 155 | 494th of 704 |
| Catches | 8 | 686th of 704 |
| Yards per catch | 19.4 | 36th of 698 |
| Receiving TDs | 2 | 263rd of 526 |
The season
He's 424th of 682 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (4).
| Stat | Season | National rank |
|---|---|---|
| Explosive catches (16+ yards) | 4 | 424th of 682 |
Ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.
Charts
Career
| Season | Team | Catches | Rec yds | Yds/catch | Rec TD | Rush yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | SMU | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 0 | 106 |
| 2025 | SMU | 19 | 160 | 8.4 | 2 | 189 |
| 2026 | SMU | 8 | 155 | 19.4 | 2 | 87 |
| Career | 30 | 345 | 11.5 | 4 | 382 |
Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 31, 2026.
Advanced
| Season | Team | EPA/play | Pass EPA/play | Rush EPA/play | Explosive catches | Total EPA | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | SMU | +1.16 | +2.32 | +0.77 | — | 4.6 | 4% |
| 2025 | SMU | +0.16 | +0.37 | -0.03 | 20.0% | 9.5 | 7% |
| 2026 | SMU | +0.36 | +0.81 | -0.13 | 50.0% | 6.9 | 5% |
EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.
Game log
| Week | Opponent | Result | Receiving yards | Catches | Receiving TDs | Explosive catches (16+ yards) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | vs. UC Davis | W 56–10 | 57 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | at Louisville | L 31–41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | vs. Missouri State | W 34–24 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | vs. Boston College | W 25–16 | 33 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | vs. Virginia | W 23–13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | vs. California | W 59–20 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 9 | at Syracuse | L 27–30 | 43 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
FAQ
Derrick McFall plays wide receiver for SMU, which is 6–2 this season.
Derrick McFall is a sophomore wide receiver for SMU, listed at 5-11 and 187 pounds, from Tyler, TX.
Derrick McFall is listed at 5-11 and 187 pounds on SMU's 2026 roster.
Derrick McFall is a sophomore, from the 2024 recruiting class.
Over 3 seasons (2024–2026), Derrick McFall has 30 catches for 345 yards and 4 touchdowns.
SMU (6–2, ACC), where he plays wide receiver and wears No. 0.
Yes. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school, and Derrick McFall was in the 2024 class, so he's eligible for the 2027 draft.
Week 9 at Syracuse: 43 receiving yards, 1 catch, 1 explosive catch (16+ yards). SMU lost 27–30.
Tyler High (Tyler, TX). He was a 4-star recruit, No. 456 in the 2024 class.
155 receiving yards, 8 catches, 19.4 yards per catch, 2 receiving TDs, 4 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 7 games, through Oct 31, 2026.
Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 36th of 698 in yards per catch, 263rd of 526 in receiving TDs, 424th of 682 in explosive catches (16+ yards).
SMU hosts Virginia Tech Fri, Nov 6, 7:00 PM ET on ESPN. The numbers' pick: SMU.