Derek Tate
About Derek Tate
Derek Tate is a Play By Play Announcer and Football Scout with extensive experience in sports media and analysis. He has worked in various roles including podcast host, analyst, and writer, contributing to several organizations since 2016.
Work at The George Washington University
Derek Tate currently serves as a Play-by-Play Announcer at The George Washington University. He began this role in 2023 and has been providing commentary for various sports events. His experience in play-by-play announcing contributes to the university's sports broadcasting efforts.
Education and Expertise
Derek Tate holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies with a focus on TV News from the University of South Florida, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. Additionally, he completed a program in Sports Broadcasting at the Illinois Media School in 2018. His educational background supports his career in sports media and analysis.
Background in Sports Media
Derek Tate has a diverse background in sports media, having worked in various roles since 2016. He co-owned and hosted a podcast at Fantasy Focused, where he served as the Lead Fantasy Football Analyst. His experience includes writing for The Athletic as an NFL Contributing Writer and serving as an NFL Analyst at Baltimore Sports and Life.
Professional Experience in Recruiting
Derek Tate has also worked in technical recruiting, holding positions at Kforce Inc and Connect Search, LLC. His experience in recruitment spans from 2016 to 2019, where he focused on finding talent for various technical roles. He briefly worked as a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Big Lots in 2021 and 2022.
Achievements in Fantasy Sports Analysis
Throughout his career, Derek Tate has contributed significantly to the field of fantasy sports analysis. He has worked as a Fantasy Football Analyst at Pro Football Network and has been involved in content creation related to NFL drafts and sports betting at DrRoto.com. His insights and analysis have been valuable to fantasy sports enthusiasts.