Woodbridge standout football player Dereck Moore signs with University of New Mexico

Woodbridge senior Dereck “DJ” Moore is joined by some of his Warrior teammates and Coach Aaron Craver after signing Wednesday. (Photo Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone).

Woodbridge High School’s star strong safety and wide receiver Dereck “DJ” Moore signed his national letter of intent Wednesday to attend college and play Division 1 college football for the University of New Mexico.

Moore was joined by his father, Dereck, other family members, Woodbridge coach Aaron Craver and some of his Warrior teammates. Moore said he was recruited to play defense for New Mexico.

Woodbridge also honored water polo player Ryan Deland, who had already signed with Augustana College and soccer player Sabrina Go, who had signed earlier with Cal Poly Pomona.

Athletic Director Rick Gibson welcomed students and parents to the event in the gymnasium.

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—Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone; timburt@ocsportszone.com