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Darius Stills
Position: Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1998-05-01) May 1, 1998 (age 26)
Fairmont, West Virginia, U.S.
Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight: 278 lb (126 kg)
Career information
High school: Fairmont Senior (Fairmont, West Virginia)
College: West Virginia
Undrafted: 2021
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • Consensus All-American (2020)
  • Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year (2020)
  • First-team All-Big 12 (2020)

Darius Stills (born May 1, 1998) is an American football defensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at West Virginia.

Early years

Stills attended Fairmont Senior High School in Fairmont, West Virginia. During his career, Stills had 191 tackles and 44 tackles for loss. He committed to West Virginia University to play college football.

College career

Stills played in 21 total games his first two years at West Virginia, recording 13 tackles and one sack. He became a starter his junior year in 2019 and recorded 46 tackles and seven sacks. Prior to his senior season, Stills was selected the Big 12 Preseason Defensive Player of the Year.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand size 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+12 in
(1.84 m)
278 lb
(126 kg)
32+14 in
(0.82 m)
8+78 in
(0.23 m)
4.98 s 1.71 s 2.81 s 4.49 s 7.18 s 32.5 in
(0.83 m)
9 ft 2 in
(2.79 m)
23 reps
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Las Vegas Raiders

Stills signed with the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent on May 7, 2021. He was waived/injured on August 24, 2021 and placed on injured reserve. He was released on August 26.

Kansas City Chiefs

On January 11, 2022, Stills signed a reserve/future contract with the Kansas City Chiefs. He was waived on May 10, 2022.

Birmingham Stallions

Stills signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the USFL on November 22, 2022. On March 27, 2023, Stills was released by the Stallions.

Massachusetts Pirates

Stills signed with the Massachusetts Pirates of the Indoor Football League (IFL) on May 19, 2023.

Montreal Alouettes

On July 27, 2023, Stills signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Personal life

Several of Stills family members played in the NFL and Division I football. His brother Dante, plays defensive line at West Virginia. Their father, Gary, played in the NFL for 10 years and also played for the Chiefs. Stills uncle, Ken, and cousin, Kenny also played in the NFL.

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