Georgia Southern University Athletics

2015-16: Played his second season at ASA for Coach Chris Boden … Played in eight games as a sophomore … Recorded 23 tackles, including 1.5 sacks and 7.0 tackles for loss … Had an interception from his defensive line position … Enrolled at Georgia Southern in January 2016.

2014-15: Played at ASA in New York … Played in five games, recording 15 tackles and two two fumbles and had a pair of fumble recoveries, helping lead St. Anthony to the NJSIAA, Non-Public, Group 1 semifinals … Was a four-year starter at right guard and defensive end … Was named All-Hudson County, HCIAL All-Conference White Division First-Team Offense and Defense and White Division Defensive Lineman of the Year after totaling 50 tackles, including 12 sacks as a sophomore … Turf toe and a knee injury helped limit him to five sacks as a junior … Helped Team New Jersey to a 14-7 overtime win over Team New York in the NY vs. NJ High School Football Classic in June of 2013 … Signed with Duquesne out of high school.

PERSONAL: Born Darius Montana Roper on October 22, 1993 in Jersey City, NJ … Son of Omar Charlton and Tracy Roper … Has two older siblings, Jaime and James …

MAJOR: General Studies