ST. GEORGE — Former Utah Tech defensive back Darrius Nash was selected by the Vegas Vipers in the 2023 XFL Rookie Draft held on Friday.
The Los Angeles, Calif., native racked up 49 total tackles, including 31 solo stops, along with two tackles-for-loss and one sack during the 2022 season. Nash also recorded a career-high tying six pass deflections and two interceptions, including a 95-yard pick-six in the Trailblazers’ Senior Day 34-28 victory over Tarleton Nov. 12, 2022.
Nash closed his collegiate career tied for third all-time in program history with 217 tackles, which included 13.5 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks. He also finished with four career interceptions and 18 pass break-ups.
Players who were drafted in Friday’s XFL Rookie Draft will be placed on XFL rosters with players who finished the 2023 season on active and reserve lists. XFL teams will hold exclusive rights with the players they select in the draft.
The XFL will host a series of player showcases across the country in the next two months in June and July, with the top performers at the showcases being invited to the XFL Combine, which will be held July 25-27 in Arlington, Texas.
The Vipers finished 2-8 in 2023.