Darius Philon Explained

Darius Philon
Number:	93, 96
Position:	Defensive tackle
Birth Date:	22 January 1994
Birth Place:	Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
Height Ft:	6
Height In:	1
Weight Lbs:	286
High School:	Vigor (Prichard, Alabama)
College:	Arkansas (2012–2014)
Draftyear:	2015
Draftround:	6
Draftpick:	192
Pastteams:	San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers (–) Arizona Cardinals * Las Vegas Raiders
Highlights:	Second-team All-SEC (2014)
Statlabel1:	Total tackles
Statvalue1:	107
Statlabel2:	Sacks
Statvalue2:	11.5
Statlabel3:	Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:	2
Statlabel4:	Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:	2
Pfr:	PhilDa01

Darius Philon (born January 22, 1994) is an American former professional football defensive tackle. He played college football at Arkansas,^{[1] [2] [3] [4]} and was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL draft.

Professional career

San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers

Philon was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the sixth round (192nd overall) of the 2015 NFL draft.^[5] On October 17, 2015, he was placed on injured reserve. On December 12, 2015, he was reactivated.

Arizona Cardinals

On March 21, 2019, Philon signed a two-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals.^[6] On August 10, 2019, he was released by the team following his arrest for an assault with a deadly weapon.^[7]

Las Vegas Raiders

Philon signed with the Las Vegas Raiders on March 22, 2021.^[8] He played in six games before being placed on injured reserve on November 10,^[9] but rejoined the active roster on December 11. He suffered a torn patellar tendon in Week 18 and was placed on injured reserve on January 11, 2022.^[10]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
		GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
	SDG	8	0	5	4	1	0.0	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
	SDG	14	2	11	7	4	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	LAC	16	4	31	16	15	4.5	7	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0
	LAC	16	13	33	19	14	4.0	7	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
	LVR	11	2	27	19	8	2.0	5	0	0	0	0	2	0	2	2	0
		65	21	107	65	42	11.5	21	0	0	0	0	4	2	2	2	0

Playoffs

External links

• Arkansas Razorbacks bio

Notes and References

1. Web site: Arkansas' Darius Philon is ready to visit the stadium that was almost home AL.com. October 18, 2013. al.com. May 2, 2015.
2. Web site: Nick Saban's actions show commitment not two-way street as Darius Philon story rages on (Herndon) AL.com. February 5, 2012. al.com. May 2, 2015.
3. Web site: Arkansas' Darius Philon, 'jacked to get out there,' performs well at Alabama (video) AL.com. October 20, 2013. al.com. May 2, 2015.
4. Web site: Arkansas defensive lineman, Mobile native Darius Philon set to enter 2015 NFL draft AL.com. January 13, 2015. al.com. May 2, 2015.
5. Web site: Bolts Add Beef in Sixth Round with DT Darius Philon. Henne, Ricky. Chargers.com. May 2, 2015. May 29, 2017. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160323123609/http://www.chargers.com/news/2015/05/02/bolts-add-beef-sixth-round-dt-darius-philon. March 23, 2016.
6. Web site: Cardinals Sign Darius Philon To Bolster Defensive Line. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. March 21, 2019.
7. Web site: Darius Philon cut by Cardinals after assault arrest. https://web.archive.org/web/20190810222255/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001040687/article/darius-philon-arrested-on-aggravated-assault-charge. dead. August 10, 2019. Hagemann, Andie. NFL.com. August 10, 2019.
8. News: Raiders sign DL Darius Philon . Raiders.com . March 22, 2021 . March 22, 2021.
9. Web site: Raiders promote DT Kendal Vickers. Raiders.com. November 10, 2021.
10. Web site: Raiders DT Darius Philon will miss rest of season with torn patellar tendon. Raiders Wire. USA Today. January 11, 2022.