High School: Versatile athlete played running back, wide receiver and defensive back as a prep ... as a senior, accounted for 845 yards (478 receiving, 367 rushing) and nine touchdowns (seven receiving, two rushing) on offense and was named an honorable-mention all-Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area selection as a defensive back ... was perhaps most dangerous as a kick returner, taking five of 16 kicks that he fielded back for touchdowns (four punts, one kickoff) ... teamed with fellow Mountaineer newcomer Sean Price to lead South Lakes to an 8-4 record and appearance in Virginia AAA playoffs in 2010 ... coached by Andy Hill.   
 
Personal: Full name is Darius William Smith ... born Dec. 1, 1992 (turns 19 during season) ... son of Yvette Alston ... is one of six siblings ... cousin, Thomas Mayo, led NCAA Division II in receiving last season at Concord University ... majoring in graphic arts and imaging technology with a computer technology minor.