Darius Eubanks (born July 12, 1991) is an American football outside linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He played college football at Georgia Southern.
Early years
He attended Thomson High School. He was selected to the First Team Augusta Chronicle/WJBF All-Area twice at defensive back.[1] He was a two-time All-State pick by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.[1] He earned First Team honors his senior year in high school.[1]
College career
He was selected to the SoCon All-Freshman team in his freshman season.[1]
Professional career
Minnesota Vikings
On April 30, 2013, he signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent.[2]
On August 31, 2013, he was released.
Cleveland Browns
On September 2, 2013, he signed with Cleveland Browns to join the practice squad.[3] On October 26, 2013, he was promoted to the active roster from the practice squad.[4] The Browns placed Eubanks on injured reserve with a shoulder injury on August 26, 2014.[5]
On August 9, 2015, Eubanks was waived.[6]
Dallas Cowboys
On October 20, 2015, Eubanks signed with the Dallas Cowboys.[7]
On December 15, 2015, Eubanks was waived.[8]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On December 21, 2015, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed Eubanks to the practice squad.[9] On January 1, 2016, Eubanks was promoted to the active roster.[10]
On April 29, 2016, Eubanks was waived.[11]
Coaching career
Arkansas
Eubanks' first coaching experience came in 2017 when he joined Bret Bielema's staff at Arkansas as a graduate assistant working with the defensive line.[12]
Samford
Eubanks first full-time position came on Chris Hatcher's staff at Samford. Eubanks was responsible for the safeties in 2018 and 2019, before taking over the whole defensive backfield and adding assistant special teams coordinator duties prior to the 2020 season, that was eventually played in the spring of 2021. [12]
Georgia State
Following the 2021 spring season, Eubanks was hired as the co-defensive coordinator at Western Carolina, but shortly after, was hired to coach the safeties on Shawn Elliott's staff at Georgia State.[12]
Liberty
On New Years Day, 2022, it was reported that Eubanks would be joining Hugh Freeze's staff at Liberty coaching the defensive backs.[13]
Georgia Southern
On March 16, 2023, it was reported that Eubanks would be joining Clay Helton's staff at his alma mater Georgia Southern to coach for the safeties and nickels.[14]
References
- ^ a b c d "Georgia Southern Profile". nmnathletics.com. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved December 3, 2013.
- ^ "Vikings Agree To Terms With 16 College Free Agents". vikings.com. Archived from the original on September 26, 2013. Retrieved April 30, 2013.
- ^ "Browns sign seven to the practice squad". cleveland.com. Archived from the original on November 5, 2013. Retrieved September 2, 2013.
- ^ "Browns sign Darius Eubanks from practice squad". profootballtalk.nbcsports.com. October 26, 2013. Retrieved October 26, 2013.
- ^ Cleveland Browns on Twitter: News: Browns place OL Michael Bowie and LB Darius Eubanks on injured reserve.
- ^ "Cleveland Browns sign TE Manasseh Garner, DB Joe Rankin". www.clevelandbrowns.com. Archived from the original on May 10, 2016. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
- ^ "Darius Eubanks signed by Dallas Cowboys". WJCL. October 21, 2015. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
- ^ "Cowboys Release CB Tyler Patmon; Move Suggests Claiborne Ready to Play?". Dallas Cowboys. December 15, 2015. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
- ^ "Bucs add LB Darius Eubanks to practice squad". Tampa Bay Times. Archived from the original on May 31, 2016. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
- ^ "Chris Conte to IR, Darius Eubanks Promoted". www.buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on May 7, 2016. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
- ^ "Buccaneers Waive Eight Players". www.buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on April 30, 2016. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Darius Eubanks". georgiastatesports.com. Georgia State University SID. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
- ^ Zenitz, Matt (January 1, 2022). "Tweet". on3sports.com. twitter.com. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
- ^ "Darius Eubanks Joins Georgia Southern Coaching Staff". Georgia Southern Eagles. March 16, 2023. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
External links
- Georgia Southern bio Archived March 3, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
- Minnesota Vikings bio Archived November 6, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
- Cleveland Browns bio Archived December 6, 2013, at the Wayback Machine