Darrelle Revis is the nephew of former Pittsburgh Panther and Rams defensive tackle Sean Gilbert. Darrelle attended Aliquippa High School in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania where he was a three-sport athlete as a member of the football, basketball, and track teams. Darrelle led the league averaging 26.2 points per game in basketball as a junior. As a senior he helped the team to a 24-4 record, averaging 22.8 points per game. He was a first team all-state player. During his time on the football team, Darrelle played quarterback, running back, receiver, cornerback, and served as a return specialist. As a senior, Darrelle compiled 1,637 total yards and 13 touchdowns, leading Aliquippa to a 14-1 record and a state championship. He was selected to participate in the Big 33 football classic following his senior season. Darrelle accepted a scholarship to the University of Pittsburgh where he started 11 of 12 games as a true freshman, totaling 49 tackles, 12 pass break-ups, and 2 interceptions on the year. He also averaged 10.2 yards per punt return the final two games of the season. Darrelle was named to various all-freshman teams following the season. As a sophomore, Darrelle totaled 41 tackles, 9 pass break-ups, and led the team with a career high 4 interceptions. He averaged 11.6 yards per punt return on 28 attempts and was named first team all-Big East at the conclusion of the season. As a junior, Darrelle finished with 39 tackles, 4 pass break-ups, and 2 interceptions. He was named first team all-Big East for the second consecutive season. Darrelle still has another year of eligibility left; however, he has opted to skip his senior season to enter the 2007 NFL draft.

Darrelle has been starting at cornerback for the Pittsburgh Panthers since his true freshman season in 2004. During that time he has proven to be a very durable player who hasn’t missed a single game due to injury. He has an excellent combination of size and speed for a cornerback. His size allows him to matchup against bigger, more physical receivers while his speed allows him to stay with just about any receiver that lines up against him, as well as recover when an opponent does gain separation on him. He has a fluid backpedal and he is quick to break on the ball. He has good ball skills and he makes a lot of plays on the ball while it’s in the air. He isn’t afraid to support the run. He is a hard hitter and a solid tackler. Darrelle was also a very good punt returner at Pit who could contribute in that capacity in the NFL. He does have some things to work on when it comes to technique as he tends to rely on size and athletic ability alone too often. Darrelle Revis has not yet reached his full potential; however, he does have a great deal of upside and should be among the top cornerbacks selected. He projects as a first round pick in the 2007 NFL draft.