Derek J. Olivier was born September 29, 1992 to Joseph and Alma Olivier of Grand Marais, Louisiana. He enjoyed riding horses, fishing with his godfather, Damian, Mardi Gras activities, playing with his dog (Sugar), playing jokes on his dad and playing with his nieces. Derek had two older siblings, sister, Felicia and brother, Antoine. He had a passion for football at an early age through high school and continued at Arkansas Baptist College. Derek graduated from New Iberia Senior High School in 2012 and continued his education at Arkansas Baptist College, Little Rock, Arkansas and played football as a cornerback.