2006 Football Roster
Roster
Sanders, Darius
WR
/ FootballWR
/ FootballRB
/ FootballWR
/ FootballCB
/ FootballQB
/ FootballDB
/ FootballFS
/ FootballQB
/ FootballQB
/ FootballSS
/ FootballP
/ FootballROV
/ FootballCB
/ FootballWR
/ FootballRB
/ FootballCB
/ FootballRB
/ FootballRB
/ FootballLB
/ FootballWR
/ FootballFS
/ FootballFS
/ FootballRB
/ FootballROV
/ FootballSS
/ FootballROV
/ FootballLB
/ FootballSS
/ FootballPK
/ FootballHB
/ FootballLB
/ FootballLB
/ FootballPK
/ FootballDB
/ FootballLB
/ FootballDT
/ FootballTE
/ FootballDE
/ FootballHB
/ FootballDT
/ FootballC
/ FootballOL
/ FootballLB
/ FootballC
/ FootballOT
/ FootballOG
/ FootballOL
/ FootballOL
/ FootballOT
/ FootballOG
/ FootballOT
/ FootballWR
/ FootballTE
/ FootballPK
/ FootballWR
/ FootballDE
/ FootballTE
/ FootballDE
/ FootballWR
/ FootballDT
/ FootballWR
/ FootballDT
/ FootballDE
/ FootballWR
/ FootballDT
/ FootballP
/ Football
Jersey Number 95
Darius Sanders
- Position:
- Defensive End
- Height:
- 6-5
- Weight:
- 270
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Los Angeles, Calif.
- High School:
- Lynwood HS
Bio
PERSONAL — Born Darius Robert Sanders on Sept. 25, 1983 in Los Angeles. Parents: Robert and Shavonne Sanders. Family: One brother, one sister. High School (Coach): Compton Centennial (Jeff Jenkins) 2002. Major: Political Science. Redshirt: 2002.
HIGH SCHOOL — Accomplished tremendous strides in his only year of exposure to the game, receiving first-team all-San Gabriel Valley League honors on the football field after accumulating his previous athletic exploits on the basketball court. Recorded 25 catches for 412 yards and six touchdowns as a tight end and wide receiver, and totaled 63 tackles (25 unassisted) in 10 games from his defensive end outpost. Included among his stats were 15 tackles for losses and 10.5 quarterback sacks, in addition to recovering three fumbles and prying six other fumbles loose.
OREGON — It’s difficult to pinpoint what may motivate one individual compared to another but when the light goes on, it can become gratifying. Such was the case with one of the team’s most athletic defensive linemen. Coaches have been waiting for Sanders’ potential to become more immediate and felt that may have reached fruitition the previous spring. Strong 2005 season proved that to be the case. Renewed work ethic and focus helped fuel his on-field success as well off the field, with the partial qualifier getting his academics in order to regain final year of eligibility. Started last year slowing but once he gained momentum, improved consistency and production followed. As he mastered a grasp of the defense, his reactions became second nature and he was able to utilize his natural talent. Runs well and is a tough competitor who has displayed signs of leading by example. Began his collegiate career at tight end before being converted to the defensive line during the spring of 2003. Improved motivation resulted in a 60-lb. squat improvement (455 lbs.) as well as an 80-lb. leap in his bench press max (375 lbs.) from the previous year during winter testing. Also clocked as the team’s fastest lineman with a 4.94 electronic 40 time.
2005 — Improved his intensity level to the point that the former reserve broke into the starting lineup in his last four games and seven outings overall. Stepped onto the field on 11 occasions and participated in more than 70 snaps four times, including 83 plays at Washington State. Posted almost three times as many tackles a year ago than his previous two years combined, led by his four stops against Montana and California. Tied for third on the team in tackles for loss, including all three of his tackles against the Grizzlies. Also picked off a pass at Washington State to help fuel his team’s third-quarter touchdown and earn him Oregon’s defensive player-of-the-week honors.
2004 — Played sparingly as a reserve, recording lone tackle vs. Arizona. Logged 24 plays at Oklahoma
2003 — Quickly learned a new position and was able to step onto the field in four games. Was able to bide his time behind a talented veteran line and has better prepared himself for a future role. Finished the year recording five tackles, including one tackle for a six-yard loss vs. Washington State among his collegiate-best three stops against the Cougars.
2002 — Did not play in any games as a freshman as he continued to make adjustment to the next level. He concluded spring drills with one tackle in Spring Game.
HIGH SCHOOL — Accomplished tremendous strides in his only year of exposure to the game, receiving first-team all-San Gabriel Valley League honors on the football field after accumulating his previous athletic exploits on the basketball court. Recorded 25 catches for 412 yards and six touchdowns as a tight end and wide receiver, and totaled 63 tackles (25 unassisted) in 10 games from his defensive end outpost. Included among his stats were 15 tackles for losses and 10.5 quarterback sacks, in addition to recovering three fumbles and prying six other fumbles loose.
OREGON — It’s difficult to pinpoint what may motivate one individual compared to another but when the light goes on, it can become gratifying. Such was the case with one of the team’s most athletic defensive linemen. Coaches have been waiting for Sanders’ potential to become more immediate and felt that may have reached fruitition the previous spring. Strong 2005 season proved that to be the case. Renewed work ethic and focus helped fuel his on-field success as well off the field, with the partial qualifier getting his academics in order to regain final year of eligibility. Started last year slowing but once he gained momentum, improved consistency and production followed. As he mastered a grasp of the defense, his reactions became second nature and he was able to utilize his natural talent. Runs well and is a tough competitor who has displayed signs of leading by example. Began his collegiate career at tight end before being converted to the defensive line during the spring of 2003. Improved motivation resulted in a 60-lb. squat improvement (455 lbs.) as well as an 80-lb. leap in his bench press max (375 lbs.) from the previous year during winter testing. Also clocked as the team’s fastest lineman with a 4.94 electronic 40 time.
2005 — Improved his intensity level to the point that the former reserve broke into the starting lineup in his last four games and seven outings overall. Stepped onto the field on 11 occasions and participated in more than 70 snaps four times, including 83 plays at Washington State. Posted almost three times as many tackles a year ago than his previous two years combined, led by his four stops against Montana and California. Tied for third on the team in tackles for loss, including all three of his tackles against the Grizzlies. Also picked off a pass at Washington State to help fuel his team’s third-quarter touchdown and earn him Oregon’s defensive player-of-the-week honors.
2004 — Played sparingly as a reserve, recording lone tackle vs. Arizona. Logged 24 plays at Oklahoma
2003 — Quickly learned a new position and was able to step onto the field in four games. Was able to bide his time behind a talented veteran line and has better prepared himself for a future role. Finished the year recording five tackles, including one tackle for a six-yard loss vs. Washington State among his collegiate-best three stops against the Cougars.
2002 — Did not play in any games as a freshman as he continued to make adjustment to the next level. He concluded spring drills with one tackle in Spring Game.
Dan Lanning Weekly Press Conference | September 8, 2025
Monday, September 08
Oregon Football vs Oklahoma State | Game HIGHLIGHTS (2025)
Sunday, September 07
Peyton Woodyard | Postgame vs. Oklahoma State
Sunday, September 07
Bryce Boettcher, Jerry Mixon & Teitum Tuioti | Postgame vs. Oklahoma State
Sunday, September 07
