TicketsCINCINNATI – Former University of Cincinnati safety Darrick Forrest was selected by Washington with the 163rd pick overall in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
The two-time All-American Athletic Conference honoree was a mainstay on defense and started the final 28 games of his UC career. In 49 career games with 36 starts, Forrest totaled 200 tackles, including 126 solo stops along with 4.5 tackles for a loss. He had six interceptions with 96 return yards, 12 passes defended and a fumble recovery.
In 2020, Forrest was a key part of the AAC Championship squad and a defense which led the American and ranked in the NCAA Top-15 in rushing, pass efficiency, scoring and total defense. UC has forced a turnover in 20-straight games, the longest active streak in the NCAA FBS, and totaled AAC highs with 55 passes defended and 16 interceptions
Following the season, he took part in the College Gridiron Showcase and was invited to the 2021 NFL Combine. He gained some attention at UC's pro day where he ran a 4.41 40-yard dash, put up 22 reps on the bench, had an 11-0 broad jump and 39-inch vertical.
Read his complete bio online.
DRAFT NOTABLES
• UC has now had a player selected in each of the last six NFL Drafts.
• It's the first draft with multiple UC players selected since 2016 when Parker Ehinger and Chris Moore were both taken in the fourth round.
• Forrest is the 114th UC player selected all time, the 35th since 2001 and the fifth taken by Washington following Mario Monds (2001), Farley Bell (1980), Tom Marvaso (1976), Jesse Taylor (1971) and Frank Middendorf (1952).
• Former Bearcats QB Brig Owens played for Washington from 1966-77 and is in the team's Ring of Fame at FedExField.
ABOUT THE BEARCATS
Cincinnati finished 9-1 in 2020, winning the American Athletic Conference Championship and playing in its first New Year's Six Bowl game in over a decade.
The Bearcats return 16 starters from last season's squad, including AAC Offensive Player of the Year Desmond Ridder and seven-time All-America selection Ahmad Gardner along with All-AAC selections Darrian Beavers, Marcus Brown, Coby Bryant, Myjai Sanders, Tre Tucker, Josh Whyle and Michael Young Jr.
The 2021 roster projects to have nearly 40 local players who grew up and played high-school football in the tri-state area.
SEASON TICKETS
Season tickets always represent the best value for Bearcats fans to see the defending American Athletic Conference Champions in action this fall. Packages start at just $99, with limited seats available in the Coach's Corner and a majority of our best-value seats in the Varsity View and Bearcats Lair sections starting at $150. Bearcats fans are encouraged to visit season ticket central online to view available seats and review all price levels.
SINGLE-GAME TICKETS
Single-game and group tickets for the University of Cincinnati football team's 2021 season at Nippert Stadium are on sale now! Under UC's tiered, single-game ticket structure, home-game pricing falls into one of three categories: tier one, tier two or tier three. Depending on the tier, prices range from $15 to $90 for the main seating bowl varying based on game and opponent.
Visit the single-game tickets page to see all purchasing options and reserve your spot in Nippert Stadium!
GROUP TICKETS
Orders of 20 or more single-game tickets will be discounted for select games. For more information, visit the group ticket page.
FOLLOW THE BEARCATS
For all the latest information on Cincinnati football, please visit GoBEARCATS.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow Cincinnati football (@GoBearcatsFB) and Coach Fickell (@CoachFick) on Twitter. You can also find the Bearcats on Instagram and Facebook.
The two-time All-American Athletic Conference honoree was a mainstay on defense and started the final 28 games of his UC career. In 49 career games with 36 starts, Forrest totaled 200 tackles, including 126 solo stops along with 4.5 tackles for a loss. He had six interceptions with 96 return yards, 12 passes defended and a fumble recovery.
In 2020, Forrest was a key part of the AAC Championship squad and a defense which led the American and ranked in the NCAA Top-15 in rushing, pass efficiency, scoring and total defense. UC has forced a turnover in 20-straight games, the longest active streak in the NCAA FBS, and totaled AAC highs with 55 passes defended and 16 interceptions
Following the season, he took part in the College Gridiron Showcase and was invited to the 2021 NFL Combine. He gained some attention at UC's pro day where he ran a 4.41 40-yard dash, put up 22 reps on the bench, had an 11-0 broad jump and 39-inch vertical.
Read his complete bio online.
DRAFT NOTABLES
• UC has now had a player selected in each of the last six NFL Drafts.
• It's the first draft with multiple UC players selected since 2016 when Parker Ehinger and Chris Moore were both taken in the fourth round.
• Forrest is the 114th UC player selected all time, the 35th since 2001 and the fifth taken by Washington following Mario Monds (2001), Farley Bell (1980), Tom Marvaso (1976), Jesse Taylor (1971) and Frank Middendorf (1952).
• Former Bearcats QB Brig Owens played for Washington from 1966-77 and is in the team's Ring of Fame at FedExField.
ABOUT THE BEARCATS
Cincinnati finished 9-1 in 2020, winning the American Athletic Conference Championship and playing in its first New Year's Six Bowl game in over a decade.
The Bearcats return 16 starters from last season's squad, including AAC Offensive Player of the Year Desmond Ridder and seven-time All-America selection Ahmad Gardner along with All-AAC selections Darrian Beavers, Marcus Brown, Coby Bryant, Myjai Sanders, Tre Tucker, Josh Whyle and Michael Young Jr.
The 2021 roster projects to have nearly 40 local players who grew up and played high-school football in the tri-state area.
SEASON TICKETS
Season tickets always represent the best value for Bearcats fans to see the defending American Athletic Conference Champions in action this fall. Packages start at just $99, with limited seats available in the Coach's Corner and a majority of our best-value seats in the Varsity View and Bearcats Lair sections starting at $150. Bearcats fans are encouraged to visit season ticket central online to view available seats and review all price levels.
SINGLE-GAME TICKETS
Single-game and group tickets for the University of Cincinnati football team's 2021 season at Nippert Stadium are on sale now! Under UC's tiered, single-game ticket structure, home-game pricing falls into one of three categories: tier one, tier two or tier three. Depending on the tier, prices range from $15 to $90 for the main seating bowl varying based on game and opponent.
Visit the single-game tickets page to see all purchasing options and reserve your spot in Nippert Stadium!
GROUP TICKETS
Orders of 20 or more single-game tickets will be discounted for select games. For more information, visit the group ticket page.
FOLLOW THE BEARCATS
For all the latest information on Cincinnati football, please visit GoBEARCATS.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow Cincinnati football (@GoBearcatsFB) and Coach Fickell (@CoachFick) on Twitter. You can also find the Bearcats on Instagram and Facebook.