Darius Rush Explained

Darius Rush
Current Team:	Pittsburgh Steelers
Number:	21
Position:	Cornerback
Birth Date:	22 February 2000
Birth Place:	Kingstree, South Carolina, U.S.
Height Ft:	6
Height In:	2
Weight Lb:	198
High School:	C. E. Murray (Greeleyville)
College:	South Carolina (2018–2022)
Draftyear:	2023
Draftround:	5
Draftpick:	138
Pastteams:	Indianapolis Colts * Kansas City Chiefs Pittsburgh Steelers (–present)
Status:	Active
Statseason:	2023
Statlabel1:	Total tackles
Statvalue1:	3
Statlabel2:	Sacks
Statlabel3:	Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:	Fumble recoveries
Statlabel5:	Pass deflections
Statvalue5:	1
Statlabel6:	Interceptions
Statlabel7:	Touchdowns
Pfr:	RushDa00

Darius Jaloyd Rush (born February 22, 2000) is an American professional football cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at South Carolina.

Early life

Rush was born on February 22, 2000, in Kingstree, South Carolina. He attended C. E. Murray High School, where he played wide receiver and defensive back on their football team.^[1] As a senior, he caught 47 passes for 863 yards and 17 touchdowns and rushed for 125 yards and one touchdown.^[2] Rush committed to play college football at South Carolina over offers from Charlotte and Miami-Ohio.^[3]

College career

Rush redshirted his true freshman season at South Carolina.^[4] He played mostly special teams during his redshirt freshman season while he also moved from wide receiver to cornerback. Rush became a starter entering his junior season and finished the year with 25 tackles, eight passes broken up, and one interception.^[5] He had 38 tackles with seven passes broken up, two interceptions and one forced fumble as a redshirt senior.^[6] Rush graduated with a degree in sport and entertainment management and declared for the 2023 NFL draft following the 2022 season.^[7]

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

Rush was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round, 138th overall, in the 2023 NFL Draft.^[8] He was waived on August 29, 2023.^[9]

Kansas City Chiefs

On August 30, 2023, Rush was claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Chiefs.^[10] He was waived on September 16, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad.^[11]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On October 18, 2023, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed Rush off of the Chiefs’ practice squad.^[12]

External links

• Pittsburgh Steelers bio
• South Carolina Gamecocks bio

Notes and References

1. Web site: Cloninger . David . November 10, 2022 . Gamecocks' Darius Rush helping out whenever, wherever he's asked . February 3, 2023 . The Post and Courier.
2. Web site: Bezjak . Lou . December 5, 2017 . South Carolina Football: Darius Rush's senior highlights . February 3, 2023 . The State.
3. Web site: S.C. athlete Darius Rush commits to South Carolina football. Sydney. Hunte. GarnetAndBlackAttack.com. SB Nation. February 27, 2017. February 3, 2023.
4. Web site: Breiner . Ben . November 4, 2019 . South Carolina Gamecocks football relying on freshmen . February 3, 2023 . The State.
5. Web site: Darius Rush: South Carolina football defensive back in photos. The Greenville News. November 22, 2022. February 3, 2023.
6. Web site: Kaye . Mike . February 3, 2023 . SC's Rush, Tulane's Spears among standouts at Senior Bowl . February 3, 2023 . Charlotte Observer.
7. Web site: Portnoy . Ben . December 15, 2022 . South Carolina CB Darius Rush entering NFL Draft . February 3, 2023 . The State.
8. Web site: Stankevitz . JJ . Colts select South Carolina CB Darius Rush with No. 138 pick in 2023 NFL Draft . Colts.com . 2023-04-29 . 2024-07-27.
9. Web site: Colts make roster moves to form initial 53-man roster. Stankevitz, JJ. Colts.com. August 29, 2023.
10. Web site: August 30, 2023 . Chiefs Announce Roster Moves . 2024-07-27 . Chiefs.com.
11. Web site: Goldman . Charles . Chiefs make several roster moves ahead of Week 2 . AToZSports.com . 2023-09-16 . 2024-07-27.
12. Web site: Steelers.com. Varley. Teresa. Steelers sign Rush. October 18, 2023. October 18, 2023.