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Darrian Lewis a Perfect Fit at Safety | WVU Football All 105
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Darrian Lewis transferred to WVU Football for his final season of eligibility after four seasons at Akron, enjoying a starting role for two of them. A 5-foot-9, 194 pound defensive back, the Zips listed Lewis at cornerback, but the Mountaineers now list him as a safety.
His statistics fit the profile for a box safety, with steady tackling and a mix of sacks, tackles for loss and pass breakups. The Mountaineers had one of the worst secondaries in all of Division I last season, so a versatile and proven player like Lewis should have no problem stepping in and making an instant impact.
24 • Darrian Lewis, redshirt senior safety
Last year: Darrian Lewis started 11 of 12 games at Akron, intercepting one pass and breaking up six more.
Stats: 12 pass breakups, two interceptions, 10.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, 206 tackles across his three years in the lineup.
Camp outlook: With West Virginia needing to overhaul their secondary, a player with a proven track record like Lewis should fit in right away. His transition from cornerback to safety could make for an interesting camp storyline.
Projected role: Expect Lewis to lock up a starting role.
Accolades, highlights: A team captain for Akron’s prestigious St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, alma mater of LeBron James, Lewis earned First Team All-Ohio honors as a senior and also starred on the hardwood at point guard.
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