2009 Football Roster
Will Darkins
- Position:
- Fullback
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 230
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Lake Oswego, OR
- High School:
- Lake Oswego
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Tale of Two Beavers Bring New Roles
Darkins Embraces New Role -- GT 10/8/09
2010: Will plays fullback after moving from linebacker during the offseason of 2009 ... the fullback formation was rarely used since 2006, but Darkins fits the mold of former successful players in that role ... started three games for his career. 2009: Started three games in 2009 ... major contributor on special teams and has two tackles. 2008: Will played 13 games as a backup linebacker and special teams performer ... made his lone tackle against Hawai'i. 2007: Redshirt.
LAKE OSWEGO: Rivals.com 32nd-best inside linebacker prospect in the nation and the fifth-best overall prospect in Oregon ... at the 2006 Eugene Nike Camp, Darkins posted the best shuttle time for a linebacker (3.94) and third-best in the 40 (4.73) ... invited to play in the East-West All-Star Game in Orlando ... first team all-state as a senior as a running back and linebacker - one of only three players to make first team on both sides of the ball ... rushed for 1,148 yards during the regular season as a senior ... 1,422 yards and 18 touchdowns as a junior, earning third team as a running back and second team as a linebacker.
PERSONAL: Born March 15, 1988 ... son of Chris and Martha Darkins ... Will's brother, Andy, was a standout for the Beavers at linebacker, lettering in 2004 and '05 ... one of three current Beavers majoring in philosophy, along with Peter Lalich and Dwight Roberson.
