Darrian Lewis brings veteran, downhill safety play to WVU
In the 2025 season, Darrian Lewis arrived at West Virginia as a redshirt senior safety after three years of starter-level production at Akron, where he piled up 202 career tackles, 2 interceptions, and 15 pass breakups. He fits the box-safety mold: physical, reliable in run support, and productive as a playmaker around the ball, with reports praising his tackling, instincts, pursuit, and ability to line up over slots and tight ends. WVU also trusted him in big moments—he made a goal-line interception in the Backyard Brawl—so if a team wants a seasoned, high-motor defensive back with real “finds the football” juice, he’s a good bet.
