Darius Victor

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Darius Victor
Darius Victor.jpg
Victor with the New York Guardians in 2020
No. 27 – Memphis Showboats
Position: Running back
Personal information
Born: (1994-03-06) March 6, 1994 (age 30)
Ivory Coast
Height:5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight:230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school: Northwestern (Hyattsville, Maryland)
College: Towson
Undrafted: 2017
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
USFL
  • USFL Offensive Player of the Year (2022)
  • USFL rushing touchdowns leader (2022)
  • All-USFL (2022)
  • UFL Sportsman of the Year (2024)
NCAA
  • First-team All-CAA (2014)
  • Second-team All-CAA (2015)
  • CAA Rookie of the Year(2013)
Career spring football statistics as of 2024
Rushing Attempts:388
Rushing Yards:1,760
Yards Per Carries:4.4
TD:17
Receptions:67
Receiving Yards:480
Receiving Touchdowns:4

Darius Vito Victor (born 6 March 1994) is a Liberian professional American football running back for the Memphis Showboats of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Towson University. Victor was named 2022 Offensive Player of the Year of the United States Football League as a member of the New Jersey Generals.

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Early years

Victor was born to Liberian parents as one of seven children in a refugee camp in the Ivory Coast after their parents fled the First Liberian Civil War. [1] He lived there until 1999, when his family came to the United States.

High school career

Victor attended Northwestern High School in Hyattsville, Maryland. As a senior, Victor was the leading rusher in the state of Maryland with 2,107 yards and 31 touchdowns. His efforts would be rewarded with all-state honors. [2] During his time at Northwestern, Victor also played basketball and ran track. Despite his success in high school Victor was only ranked a 2-star recruit (73) by 247Sports.

College career

Victor attended Towson University in Towson, Maryland. As a true freshman in 2013, Victor found success as the backup to record-breaking running back Terrance West. He made his debut at North Carolina Central and ran for 53 yards and two touchdowns on six carries. Victor would go on to appear in 14 games his first year, amassing 629 yards and seven touchdowns on 98 carries. Following the season, he was named the CAA Offensive Rookie of the Year.

With Terrance West departing for the NFL, Victor saw his workload increase in 2014. Despite the Tigers' rough 4-8 season, he was able to gain 1,305 yards and 12 touchdowns on 250 carries. Victor averaged 108.8 yards a game and scored a touchdown in 9 of the team's 12 games. He finished his college career with more than 3,300 yards and 41 touchdowns.

Throughout his career at Towson, Johnny Unitas Stadium played part of his brother's song about him each time he got a carry called "VITO". [3]

College statistics
SeasonRushingReceiving
AttYardsAvgTDRecYardsAvgTD
2013986296.4757114.21
20142501,3055.2126254.20
20152401,2104.9177426.00
2016823544.37231.50
Total6373,3095.241201417.11

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 7+1⁄8 in
(1.70 m)		227 lb
(103 kg)		28+3⁄8 in
(0.72 m)		9 in
(0.23 m)		4.57 s1.50 s2.59 s4.55 s7.28 s37.5 in
(0.95 m)		9 ft 9 in
(2.97 m)		25 reps

New Orleans Saints

Victor declared for the 2017 NFL draft, but he was not drafted. He later attended the New Orleans Saints' rookie minicamp. [4] On August 1, 2017, Victor signed with the Saints. [5] He was waived on September 2, 2017. [6]

Arizona Cardinals

On November 29, 2017, Victor was signed to the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Cardinals on January 2, 2018. [7]

On May 1, 2018, Victor was waived by the Cardinals. [8] He was re-signed on August 28, 2018. [9] He was waived on September 1, 2018. [10]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

In February 2019, Victor was signed by Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He was released on April 30, 2019, between mini-camp and before start of main training camp.

New York Guardians

In October 2019, Victor was selected by the New York Guardians in the 2020 XFL Draft. [11] He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020. [12]

New Jersey Generals

Victor was drafted by the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League. [13] He was named to the All-USFL team following the season [14] and was named the 2022 United States Football League Offensive Player of the Year after leading the league with nine touchdown runs. [15]

On July 19, 2022, Victor worked out with the New Orleans Saints, but no deal was reached. [16]

Victor re-signed with the Generals on July 12, 2023. [17] The Generals folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL). [18]

Memphis Showboats

On January 5, 2024, Victor was drafted by the Memphis Showboats during the 2024 UFL dispersal draft. [19]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Towson Athletics". www.towsontigers.com. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
  3. ↑ Scherr, Rich (September 19, 2015). "Led by running back Darius Victor, Towson rallies to beat Holy Cross, 29-26". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
  4. ↑ Hendrix, John J. (May 12, 2017). "Several veterans spotted at Saints rookie minicamp tryouts". Canal Street Chronicles. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
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