Darius Thomas

Height:
6-2
Class:
Redshirt Sophomore
Hometown:
Miramar, Fla.
High School:
Miramar HS

AWARDS/HONORS

2024 Phil Steele Postseason CUSA All-Conference Fourth Team Defense (LB)
2024 All-Conference USA Honorable Mention Defense (LB)

2024 (r-So.) | 13/13: Thomas started all 13 games that he played in during the 2024 season – he did not participate in the Boca Raton Bowl. The linebacker finished sixth on the team in total tackles with 54, and he had 6.5 tackles for loss and a team-high four sacks. Thomas also posted three quarterback hurries, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. He had a season-high 10 tackles in the Nov. 16 game against Louisiana Tech, and he had a season-best three tackles for loss and two sacks in the Oct. 30 win over Kennesaw State. The forced fumble came in the Sept. 7 win over Eastern Kentucky, and the fumble recovery was in the Sept. 21 win over Toledo. Thomas' 0.31 sacks per game ranked 13th in Conference USA. Thomas was named 2024 All-CUSA Honorable Mention Defense (LB) and 2024 Phil Steele Postseason CUSA All-Conference Fourth Team Defense (LB).

2023 (So.) | 0/0: Thomas missed the entire 2023 season due to injury.

2022 (Fr.) | 8/0: Thomas made eight appearances during his freshman season on The Hill. His highlight of the season came in WKU's win over Middle Tennesse in the 100 Miles of Hate rivalry when he intercepted a pass and returned it 42 yards for a touchdown. That play helped WKU's defense finish the season first in the nation in forced turnovers and defensive touchdowns. Thomas made nine tackles on the season and broke up an additional pass against Rice.

HS/Misc.: Thomas played under head coach Antwan Scott at Miramar High School. Rated as a three-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports. Received an 87 composite score from 247Sports. Chose WKU over others such as Colorado, Florida Atlantic, FIU, Georgia, Texas A&M and Toledo.