Derek Wingo Elected to SEC Student-Athlete Leadership Council

Thursday, February 23, 2023 | Football

Wingo is one of four elected to serve on council

By: Nick Yuska

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- Florida linebacker Derek Wingo was elected to serve as an officer of the Southeastern Conference Student-Athlete Leadership Councils during recent meetings at the SEC offices.

A native of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Wingo concluded his third season, playing in 34 games over the past three seasons. He is an education sciences major and is a member of the SEC Academic Honor Roll.

Wingo is joined by Kentucky's Eli Cox, South Carolina's Hanna Barton and Missouri's Jude Dierker on the council.

The SEC Student-Athlete Leadership Councils provide an opportunity for SEC student-athletes to engage with campus leaders and conference office staff. Leadership Councils for football and men's and women's basketball, along with the Student-Athlete Leadership Council (SAAC), provide a conduit of communication to the conference office on issues related to student-athlete experience, student-athlete wellness and playing rules.