Derek Cassidy

Derek Winfield Cassidy (born December 2, 1986) is an American former professional football quarterback who played three seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL) for the New Orleans VooDoo and Pittsburgh Power. He played college football at for Rhode Island. He was also a member of the Columbus Lions of the Professional Indoor Football League (PIFL).

Early life Cassidy earned four varsity letters in both football and basketball at Lake Region High School in Eagle Lake, Florida.

College career Cassidy played for the Rhode Island Rams from 2005 to 2008.

Professional career Cassidy was assigned to the New Orleans VooDoo of the AFL on February 16, 2011. He was reassigned by the VooDoo on April 18, 2011.

Cassidy appeared in two games for the Columbus Lions of the PIFL in 2012, throwing one interception on two incomplete passes.

Cassidy was assigned to the Pittsburgh Power of the AFL on April 4, 2012. On April 14, 2012, the Power overcame a 48–17 deficit to defeat the Orlando Predators by a score of 57–54 in overtime, setting a new record for largest comeback in AFL history. Cassidy, who entered the game in the second quarter after an injury to Andrico Hines, completed the game-winning touchdown pass to Christian Wise. He completed 48 of 79 passes for 566 yards and 12 touchdowns with six interceptions in 2012. He played in six games for the Power in 2013, recording seven touchdowns and four interceptions.