• Made first collegiate start against USC at left tackle
• Played at least 20 snaps in 10 of 12 games in 2009
  
• Entered fall camp as the No. 2 left tackle

PERSONAL — Born Darrion Anthony Weems on Sept. 11, 1988. Parents: Stanley Weems and Toi Malbrough. Family: Four brothers and three sisters. High School (Coach): Taft (Troy Starr) 2007. Major: Undeclared. Redshirt: 2007. Brother Eric plays professional hockey.

2009 — Made first collegiate start against USC at left tackle ... Started just one game in 2009 but played at least 20 snaps in 10 of 12 games ... Played season-high 67 snaps against the Trojans.

2008 — Saw limited playing time behind a veteran offensive line, appearing in three games ... Made his collegiate debut vs. Utah State, playing a season-high eight snaps ... Also took the field at Oregon State and vs. Oklahoma State in the Holiday Bowl.

2007 — Utilized his redshirt year by improving his conditioning ... Recognized as the team’s offensive scout team player of the week for his contributions leading up to the Arizona game.

HIGH SCHOOL — Ranked among the top 20 players in the state by Rivals.com as well as one of the nation’s best offensive line prospects, the SuperPrep All-American and four-star honoree (Scout.com) was considered among the elite five offensive linemen in California ... Paved the way for school that finished sixth in the Los Angeles City Section in scoring (369 points) and eighth in total offense (366.9 avg.) ... Played his final two seasons for the Toreadors, who posted a 6-5 record in 2006 en route to second place in the West Valley League, after being displaced by Hurricane Katrina.