Darius Thomas

A transfer who started 13 games at Western Kentucky in 2024 ... Enters his first season at Oklahoma State with 21 games and 13 starts already under his belt ... Spent the spring semester of 2025 at Louisville before coming to Oklahoma State. 2024 (Sophomore at WKU): Started all 13 games that he played in during the 2024 season, missing only the Boca Raton Bowl ... Finished sixth on the team in total tackles with 54 ... Had 6.5 tackles for loss and a team-high four sacks ... Also posted three quarterback hurries, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery ... Had a season-high 10 tackles in the game against Louisiana Tech and a season-best three tackles for loss and two sacks in the win over Kennesaw State ... The forced fumble came in the win over Eastern Kentucky and the fumble recovery was in the win over Toledo ... His 0.31 sacks per game ranked 13th in Conference USA ... An honorable mention to the All-CUSA team and a Phil Steele Postseason CUSA All-Conference Fourth Team selection. 2023 (Redshirt at WKU): Missed the entire 2023 season due to injury. 2022 (Freshman at WKU): Made eight appearances during his freshman season ... His highlight of the season came in WKU’s win over Middle Tennessee in the 100 Miles of Hate rivalry when he intercepted a pass and returned it 42 yards for a touchdown ... That play helped WKU’s defense finish the season first in the nation in forced turnovers and defensive touchdowns ... Made nine tackles on the season and broke up an additional pass against Rice. High School: Played for coach Antwan Scott at Miramar ... Chose WKU out of high school over reported offers from Colorado, Georgia, Texas A&M, Toledo and others. Personal: Goes by “Dee.”