Darius Shackleford

Height:
6-4
Weight:
195
Year:
Senior
Hometown:
Newark, Ohio
High School:
Newark
Position:
WR
Major:
General Studies

2019 (Senior): Redshirted after injurying his knee in fall camp.

2018 (Junior): Played in 10 games and started four contests...earned starts against Butler, West Virginia, Valparaiso and UNI...caught 11 passes for 213 yards and two scores...had a season-best four catches for 42 yards at Western Illinois...had three catches for 69 yards and a touchdown vs. Valparaiso...caught an eight-yard touchdown reception against the Crusaders...had two grabs for 73 yards vs. UNI...caught a 62-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter...had two grabs for 29 yards against Southern Illinois...earned his second letter.

2017 (Sophomore): Played in three games as a reserve wide receiver...saw action against Central Connecticut, Indiana State and Missouri State.

2016 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in five games as a member of special teams units and reserve wide receiver...earned his first letter.

2015 (Freshman): Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: Second-team Division I Central District selection…was a second-team All-OCC Ohio Division honoree…led Licking County in receiving yards (587) and receptions (46)...also had four touchdowns...as a junior was a Special-Mention All-Ohio Division I pick…caught 64 passes for 914 yards and 11 touchdowns...in career had 115 receptions for 1,539 yards and 15 touchdowns...ranked second in school history in receptions and third in yardage and touchdowns...coach was Mike Kopachy...also played baseball and basketball...was a three-year letterwinner in both sports.

PERSONAL: Parents are Danielle Shackleford and Ron Agin...has two brothers...major is general studies.