Western Kentucky’s Darius Shipp brings JUCO production and trench toughness to the Hilltoppers
In the 2026 season, Darius Shipp is a 6-1, 290-pound junior defensive tackle for Western Kentucky whose appeal starts with proven production: he logged 50 tackles, 11.0 tackles for loss, 5.0 sacks and two forced fumbles over two seasons at Northeast Mississippi CC, and ESPN lists him with 22 total tackles this season for WKU[1][2]. His best differentiator is disruptive interior play — he wins with power, effort and backfield urgency rather than flashy measurables — and his JUCO ranking as a three-star prospect ranked 19th among defensive tackles suggests real upside[2]. If your team wants a physical, active DT who can dent run games and collapse pockets, Shipp is worth care and attention[2].
