This moment, on national signing day in 2012, is supposed to be one of the happiest for a high school football star such as Philon. With the new SEC rule limiting how many recruits a school can sign, Alabama got into a bit of a number crunch. We present them here for purely educational purposes. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 20 strongside defensive end in the nation by Rivals.com, while Scout.com ranked him as the 37th-best defensive end in the country collected 66 tackles, including 20 for loss with 11 sacks, while helping lead Vigor to the 2011 5A state championship game, where he made 10 tackles, 1.0 sack and one fumble recovery while playing through an injury During the 2011 season, Vigor allowed just 116 points, an average of 7.7 per game, while putting together a 12-3 overall record As a junior, he made 89 tackles, including 20 for loss, as the Wolves advanced to the quarterfinal round of the state playoffs and finished 9-4 Coached at Vigor, where he was teammates with current Razorback JaMichael Winston, by Kerry Stevenson Chose Arkansas over Alabama, Auburn and Mississippi State. Cardinals cut Philon after . Armstrong thought Baker would experience some early-season growing pains, but it didn't andwas immediately clear Philon was now one of the hardest players to guardin the state. Vigor's Darius Philon changes teams in NFL free agency The defensive tackle is signing with the Arizona Cardinals. Raiders DL Darius Philon, who made several big plays against the Chargers on Sunday night, suffered a torn patellar tendon in the game, per source. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. Darius Philon met with the team Thursday, Field Yates of ESPN.com tweets. The commitment of the 6'2 and 282 pound defensive end out of Vigor High School continues a strong recruiting run in recent weeks for the Tide, and one that will hopefully continue in the near future with the commitment of Amari Cooper. Its when hell tell everyone hes accepted a scholarship to attend Alabama. 1378 days ago By Mark Inabinett | minabinett@al.com 24 former Alabama prep. Darius Philon is a Defensive Tackle from Mobile, AL. The defensive line of the Los Angeles Chargers has an Alabama flavor -- at least, the second-team line does with Jacksonville State's Chris Landrum, Vigor High School's Darius Philon and Alabama's Damion Square. An award isan award.". 2021 season stats. The Arizona Cardinals defensive end is a former Vigor High School standout. He entered the league with a misconception the idea that the Chargers veterans wouldnt want to school him on how to best become a professional. HENDERSON, Nev. - The Las Vegas Raiders have signed DL Darius Philon, the club announced Monday. He was just different.. Selected to play in the Alabama/Mississippi All-Star Game following his senior season Ranked as the No. Sign up for the Raiders Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. When we came to the locker room, (someone) asked me, 'Are you going to the gym today?' Darius Philon had 11.5 sacks over his career. This included key work in the team's Week 18 marathon against the Chargers, but Philon suffered a season . [7] On October 17, 2015, he was placed on injured reserve. . It's a walk-off: Las Vegas Raiders' historic run of last-play wins has them in playoff hunt, Las Vegas Raiders' NFL free-agent signings 2021: Former first-round pick Karl Joseph returns, Cardinals cut Philon after arrest, assault charge, Cardinals' 53-man roster projection includes Kevin White in attempt to prove his value, Cardinals add to defensive line, sign Philon, Chargers' free agent Tyrell Williams says he's a No. This game is part of the "2011 Alabama Boys State Football Playoff Bracket: AHSAA - Class 5A" tournament. But maybe it was his experience back at Vigor High School, when he had to figure out a new plan. Join our linker program. 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Copyright: ESPN Sports Media Ltd. All rights reserved. PFR HOF Monitor: 4.55 (525th among DT, average HOF DT is 105.38). Field Yates (@FieldYates) April 14, 2022 He was with the team last season. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. The former Wolves star is providing 200 turkeys for Thanksgiving on Monday. 6 Texas A&M (Sept. 27): Tallied seven tackles, including 1.0 for loss vs. No. The defensive tackle was a solid player for the Raiders and proved to be a good. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. The 27-year-old is trying to find his way back in with his old coach. Do you have a blog? Appeared in all 12 games and started the last five Recorded 46 tackles, including 9.0 for loss with 3.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and two quarterback hurries at No. But I'm thinking in my head, 'Yeah, I might have to go to the gym.' (WKRG) After spending two years out of football, Vigor's Darius Philon has made the Las Vegas Raiders 53-man roster. His role figures to grow even more Sunday against the Bills. Appeared in all 12 games and started the last five Recorded 46 tackles, including 9.0 for loss with 3.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and two quarterback hurries, Made a career-high eight tackles in first collegiate start, Registered three solo tackles, including 2.0 for loss with 2.0 sacks, and one quarterback hurry, Made five tackles, 1.0 for loss, in the SEC opener, Recorded four tackles, 3.0 for loss with 1.0 sack, and one forced fumble, Tallied five tackles, 0.5 for loss, with a forced fumble. January 22,1994 Its also the reason they went hard after the position early in free agency adding Solomon Thomas, and Quinton Jefferson, and re-signing Johnathan Hankins. Seven of Baker's 12 players are sophomores, and just one senior was a contributor in the Final Four. Im where I want to be and Im where I always dreamt I would be. Philon becomes the 18th commitment of the 2012 recruiting class. Six-foot-4 Philon, with offers from Alabama and Auburn, finished with 29 points and five rebounds. 8 Auburn (Nov. 2): Made four tackles at Ole Miss (Nov. 9): Recorded five tackles, 2.0 for loss vs. Mississippi State (Nov. 23): Tallied five tackles, 0.5 for loss, with a forced fumble at No. Only five juniors have won Alabama Sports Writers Association Mr. Basketball, but Philon has a chance to join the elite company next spring. Thesophomore sensationled Baker to30 wins for the first time, a 22-game winning streak andits third Final Four in history. PRICHARD, Alabama -- He. Sophomore(2014) On March 21, 2019, Philon signed a two-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals. The former defensive lineman handed out 200 turkeys at his al Darius Philon was born on January 22, 1994, in Mobile, Alabama, United States but the details regarding his parent, siblings, and family life is still not available. He is ranked No. Hes always had this quickness, this explosion for his size, Henry said. Coached at Vigor, where he was teammates with current Razorback JaMichael Winston, by Kerry Stevenson Chose Arkansas over Alabama, Auburn and Mississippi State. Freshman (2012) Darius Philon sat on stage in front of his friends and peers at Vigor High School in Mobile, Ala., with a crimson Alabama baseball cap sitting in front of him. The Raiders hosted DT Darius Philon a visit today. We present them here for purely educational purposes. By committing to Alabama, Philon ends what had turned into a whirlwind recruiting process. (Photo courtesy of 247Sports). Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Las Vegas waived Damion Square on Saturday after parting ways with Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and Carson Tinker and putting Kenyan Drake on IR this week. Vickers appeared in 15 games last season for the Raiders after signing as a free agent. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Find out more. The sophomore sensation led Baker to 30 wins for the first. Do you have a sports website? Draft: 6th round, 192nd overall of the 2015 NFL draft by the San Diego Chargers, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:41AM. 31 Defensive Tackle in. It starts today.". All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. He later signed with Arkansas. Alabama, it turned out, had secured commitments from players it valued more highly, and because the rules only allow for so many scholarships per season, Philons dreams were going to be a necessary casualty. vs. Northern Illinois (Sept. 20): Returned a fumble 14 yards to the end zone for his first-career touchdown vs. No. 0 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. (Press-Register/Bill Starling) BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -. That camp performance earned him a 'Bama offer, and at that point he began to slowly retract his Auburn commitment. All rights reserved. Darius Philon Position: DT 6-1 , 286lb (185cm, 129kg) Born: January 22 in Mobile, AL (Age: 29-035d) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 93 96 SUMMARY Career G 65 AV 15 Sk 11.5 Solo 65 FF 2 Darius Philon Overview Game Logs Career Postseason 2015 2016 2017 2018 2021 Player Game Finder Advanced Career 2018 2021 Splits Career 2015 2016 2017 2018 2021 Did the Raiders make one of the best offseason moves in 2022? After losing Darius Philon to injury, Las Vegas signed Isaiah Buggs. Mobile defensive lineman Darius Philon was a casualty of that crunch, as he chose . To me, thats history because Im where I need to be, he said. I'm like, 'We just lost a game.' "I know we're going to work hard. Chargers defensive end Darius Philon tackles Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the fourth quarter of an Oct. 29 game at Gillette Stadium. I started realizing that the older guys around here like Brandon Mebane, Melvin Ingram and Damion Square theyre really here to help you grow. It hasnt been all smooth. My parents, they taught me not to be a quitter., Follow Dan Woike on Twitter @DanWoikeSports. 2. Made six tackles, including 0.5 for loss in Arkansas season finale. He suffered a torn patellar tendon in Week 18 and was placed on injured reserve on January 11, 2022. [10] He played in six games before being placed on injured reserve on November 10,[11] but rejoined the active roster on December 11. All rights reserved (About Us). Started in all 13 games Named an AP second team All-SEC selection Registered 46 tackles, including 11.5 for a loss, 4.5 sacks, a forced fumble, three fumble recoveries, six quarterback hurries and two batted-down passes His three fumbles recovered tied for the conference lead and ranked No. Defensive end Darius Philon has committed to Alabama. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. "I take shots that a normal 16-year old, 17-year old kid will not take on a regular basis. Or write about sports? SOLO. Reach him atjrushin@gannett.com and follow him on Twitter at @JerellRushin_. 15 recruit in Alabama (AL) and is the No. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Professional career [ edit] San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers [ edit] 7 Alabama (Oct. 11): Registered six tackles, one sack, 2.0 tackles for loss and a quarterback hurry at No. Given his frame Philon expects to play defensive end in Tuscaloosa, and his commitment marks another addition to the defensive line in the 2012 recruiting class. The 6-1, 286-pounder played four seasons with the Chargers, the final two under defensive coordinator Gus Bradley who now holds the same position with the Raiders. The defensive tackle is signing with the Arizona Cardinals. "He's been there for me," Labron Philon said after Baker lost itsAHSAA 7A Final Four semifinal 80-66 to James Clemens on Thursday at Legacy Arena. 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Darius Philon was born on January 22, 1994. "I know this team is going to be back next year," Philon said. Players from Alabama high schools and colleges play key parts in the 33-27 Monday night thriller. As an added bonus, academics expect to be no real concern to Philon, who reports a 3.0 core GPA and a 20 on the ACT. Athletically, he shows good feet, nice . That was crazy, tight end Hunter Henry said. LABARON PHILON: Baker sophomore Labaron Philon dazzles in front of Auburn basketball assistant at AHSAA regional final, FINAL FOUR: Schedule for AHSAA girls, boys high school basketball Final Four at Birmingham Legacy Arena, FINAL FOUR TICKETS: How to buy AHSAA Final Four tickets for boys and girls basketball championships. Check out Darius Philon's College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits and More College Stats at Sports-Reference.com . "He hit me up a couple times just telling me do not ever stop grinding, keep your head up and do the right things outside of basketball.". Philon is the No. Philon had signed a two-year, $10 million deal with the Cardinals, but prior to the season was arrested on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in an incident at a strip club earlier that year and was cut. Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about defensive tackle Darius Philon on ESPN. "It would be cool to win it, but I'm not really focused on it," Philon said. The defensive line has been considered a relative weakness on the 2011 Crimson Tide, and to that end it is no real surprise that Alabama has targeted defensive linemen in this class. The 27-year-old is trying to find his way back in with his old coach. Cardinals DL Darius Philon was arrested Friday in Phoenix with one charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and was subsequently cut by Arizona on Saturday. Philon admitted that his early time in the NFL couldve been spent better. 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012. Born Jan. 22, 1994, he is the son of Darius Dunagan and Rachae Philon Enrolled in the Fulbright College of Arts and Science. Darius Philon (born January 22, 1994) is an American football defensive tackle who is currently a free agent. Seasons. The biggest strides Ive made came from learning to just keep my mouth closed and listening, just stop taking everything and getting defensive, he said. Jumbo Package: DeMarcco Hellams offers high praise for Ty Simpson at NFL Combine, Alabama Softball: Cupcake City, Part Deux, Roll Bama Roll Bracketology: The NET killed Cinderella, Alabama Football Recruiting 2023: Meet the New Guys - Defensive Line. I dont know if he was immature before or not, but hes playing like a true professional. 2. Leaders. Six-foot-4 Philon, with offers from Alabama and Auburn, finished with 29points andfive rebounds. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. However it happened, Philon learned its best to just keep moving. 15 LSU (Nov. 29): Made six tackles, including 0.5 for loss in Arkansas season finale. 2021 season stats. The Raiders were looking into bringing him back in 2022 but injury concerns kept them from . As per his nationality, he is American and belongs to Mixed ethnic group and his star sign is Aquarius. 150+ SACK. Born: Philon, 28, completed a comeback after two seasons out of the league, playing in 11 Raiders games and making decent contributions as a rotational defensive lineman. Las Vegas signed Philon to a contract Monday. With two seasons of eligibility remaining and his first son about to be born, Philon left college for the NFL. Philon had signed a two-year, $10 million deal with the Cardinals, but prior to the season was arrested on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in an incident at a strip club earlier that year and was cut. * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader, Transaction, fine, and suspension data since 2002. You can change your choices at any time by clicking on the 'Privacy dashboard' links on our sites and apps. SOLO. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Earlier this offseason they brought back Kendall Vickers on an Exclusive Rights Free Agent tender and re-signed David Irving. After two seasons out of the game, the defensive tackle has signed with the Raiders. 150+ FF. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. You cant correct it. 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Its when hell tell everyone in the community that hell be going to his dream school his hometown school. They kind of did him dirty.. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Darius Philon sat on stage in front of his friends and peers at Vigor High School in Mobile, Ala., with a crimson Alabama baseball cap sitting in front of him. Jerell Rushin is a recruiting reporter for the Tuscaloosa News and the USA TODAY Network. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Replacing Philon on the roster was Kendal Vickers, who was signed off the practice squad. Alabama, USC, Ohio State, Stanford, Notre Dame. Baker boys basketball 2024 recruit Labaron Philon, with offers from Alabama and Auburn, is the cousin of former Vigor High football defensive end and Las Vegas Raiders NFL defensive lineman Darius Philon. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 12/1 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Final; It started with official visit plans to Alabama, and finally in early August he de-committed from Auburn and the writing was on the proverbial wall. Labaron Philon highlights: Efficient 29 points from Baker 2024 recruit. Baker essentially returns all of its production except one starter. In Super Bowl history, 86 players from Alabama high schools have appeared on the active rosters of the participating teams. He played college football at Arkansas,[1][2][3][4] and selected in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers. Do you have a sports website? He played college football at Arkansas, [1] [2] [3] [4] and selected in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers . NFL. AL. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Darius Philon wore an Alabama hat at Vigor High's signing day ceremony but didn't sign with Alabama. 0. . But with just one more year of experience under Philon's belt, the Hornets finished this regular season ranked No. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. The Chargers snatched him up in the sixth round, playing him sparingly in his first year. Or write about sports? If you lose focus, you cant make the next play. What did Disney actually lose from its Florida battle with DeSantis? Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. They don't think a lot of kids have that in them, but they I think I have it in me that early.". 1 receiver, Chargers waste opportunity as offense stalls in loss to Ravens, NFL Week 1 no-shows: Suspended players for opener (and beyond), 2018 Los Angeles Chargers starters, 53-man roster, schedule prediction, Los Angeles Chargers depth chart: Derwin James slated to start. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Join our linker program. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. He started twice in 2016, and this season hes become a regular contributor who already has 3.0 sacks the most on the team for an interior lineman. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. College recruiters also want to see Philon get in the weight room, the 2024 recruit said, to add to hismature skillset. Tuesday was cutdown day in the NFL. Do you have a blog? All Rights Reserved. Philon committed a big penalty in the Chargers loss to Philadelphia this season, a penalty that extended an Eagles touchdown drive. Darius Philon (born January 22, 1994) is an American football defensive tackle who is currently a free agent. Find out more about how we use your personal data in our privacy policy and cookie policy. 10 Texas A&M (Sept. 28): Made five tackles, 1.0 for loss, in the SEC opener vs. No. 2024 boys basketball 6-4 guard recruit Labaron Philon scores 29 points in Baker's AHSAA 7A regional semifinal win that clinched a Final Four berth. Redshirt Freshman(2013) In his third NFL season, Philon is firmly in the defensive-line rotation and improving each week despite only being 23 years old. Darius Philon is an American football defensive tackle who is currently a free agent. 1 and nearly made the state championship game. With Maurice Hurst as the teams only defensive tackle with starting experience for sure returning, the Raiders needed to make several moves at the position. Career Passing Yards, Career Rushing Yards, Single Season Rushing TD, Single Season Receiving Yards, . He shot 4-for-11 on 3-pointers. And hasn't seen an NFL field since. College Football . 150+ SACK. 19. Coming in, everyone says the game is a business. And I thought guys would try to keep everything to themselves. At the time, that day was horrible for me, the defensive tackle said this week as he and the Chargers prepared for Sundays home game against the Buffalo Bills. However, Philon attended a camp in Tuscaloosa in late June and impressed the 'Bama coaching staff with his performance. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about defensive tackle Darius Philon on ESPN. High School Draft: San Diego Chargers in the 6th round (192nd overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft. Philon has a strong mid-range post game and is smooth on drives. 1 Mississippi State (Nov. 1): Tallied five tackles, including 1.5 tackles for loss vs. No. A week before signing day, Philon had been told his scholarship offer at Alabama needed to be postponed a semester. Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones also has a Tinker game jersey. And that moment, it was one of the hardest days of Philons life. 150+ FF. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Darius Philon is second dramatic signing day indecision case involving Alabama in 2 years February 2, 2012, 10:59 AM There's always at least one dramatic twist in National Signing Day. Please check your email for a confirmation. He will start the recovery process soon and. MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) Mobile-area native and former NFL player Darius Philon is giving back to the community before Thanksgiving. AL. It's also available for basketball, baseball and hockey. Maybe it was the lessons from his father, a longtime city worker, and his mother, a cook. 10 in the nation vs. Nicholls (Sept. 6): Tallied four tackles, a quarterback hurry and 1.5 sacks at Texas Tech (Sept. 13): Registered a team-leading 2.0 tackles for loss. All rights reserved. His recruitment began to take off after an impressive junior season saw him rack up 89 tackles along the defensive line, and at that point he started to see some legitimate interest from BCS conference programs. Find out more. After the scholarship snafu, Philon signed to play at Arkansas with Henry, and he quickly impressed his new teammates with his combination of size, strength and athleticism. 8 Ole Miss (Nov. 22): Earned SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week after recovering his third fumble of the season and returning it for seven yards, while registering a sack for seven yards. Those moves seemed like they would be plenty to stock up at the position. Thats what I learned. It was the reason I had the position as the Raiders top need this offseason. I didnt think there would be this much support.. If Philon builds weight and strength to power through defenders and become a tougher defender, those chances increase. NCAAF . Alabama Hoops lands major commitment: 4-Star Combo Guard Kris Parker is coming to the Capstone. He had 8.5 sacks over those two seasons, which is pretty good for an interior defensive lineman, but he hasnt appeared in an NFL game since 2018. Nothing has been said yet regarding the possibility of him enrolling early, but Philon has the grades to make that a legitimate possibility, and at the very least he will qualify with no concerns of him becoming an academic casualty. [8] On August 10, 2019, he was released by the team following his arrest for an assault with a deadly weapon. 1 Alabama (Oct. 19): Made a career-high eight tackles in first collegiate start at Rutgers (Sept. 21): Registered three solo tackles, including 2.0 for loss with 2.0 sacks, and one quarterback hurry vs. No. (AL) by a score of 13-3. After the Tennessee-Jacksonville NFL game on Christmas Eve, Titans safety Rashad Johnson and Jaguars long snapper Carson Tinker traded jerseys. https://raiderswire.usatoday.com/2021/03/22/raiders-add-dl-darius-philon-coming-off-two-year-nfl-absence/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 20 LSU (Nov. 15): Recorded two tackles and recovered his second fumble of the season vs. No. Then Monday came back around. And along with it came first the addition of Matt Dickerson and now Darius Philon. BIRMINGHAMIf the name Philon rings a bell, here's an answer. Baker (31-3)didn't qualify for the state tournament last season. But things dont always go as planned. Philon worked with the UA scout team while redshirting. Philon, a 6-foot-1, 286-pound defensive lineman, joins the Raiders after spending the 2019 . Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Fowler Family Baseball & Track Training Center, Jerry & Gene Jones Student-Athlete Success Center. ESPN. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. And hasnt seen an NFL field since. Eight players from Alabama high schools and colleges got on the field in the NFLs Week 4 Monday night game. inMobile,AL, College: Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 426 in the country by 247Sports. The former Vigor High School standout has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
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