D.J. Withers
Career Summary
D.J. Withers is a defensive tackle from Little Rock, Arkansas, who played at Kansas.
He appeared for the Jayhawks from 2021 through 2025.
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Early Life
Withers is from Little Rock, Arkansas.
He began playing football at age four and said family members, including his father and uncles, coached.
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High School
Withers attended Joe T. Robinson High School.
He helped the program win a state championship in 2019 and recorded 69 tackles and 13 sacks as a senior.
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College Career
Withers played five seasons at Kansas.
He started all 12 games in 2025 and posted 16 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. His 2024 season included 21 tackles and 4.0 tackles for loss.
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Career Accomplishments
Withers helped Joe T. Robinson win a 2019 state championship.
Kansas lists him as a composite three-star recruit and a Sports Illustrated All-American Candidate in high school.
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Playing Style
Withers is a 6-foot-4, 300-pound defensive tackle.
His college production included tackles for loss, sacks and a fumble recovery.
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31928, 00-0040940, 4/30/2003, D.J. Withers, Deldrick, Withers
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