Kingstree, SC Native and Washington Commanders Cornerback Darius Rush Makes Parents Proud With Rising NFL Career, Especially His Late Father George Harvin: “Sports Was the Way I Made Him Proud”
Darius Rush began his professional journey with NFL in 2026.
September 7, 2026
This article was last updated by Suruchi on September 7, 2026
Darius Rush, an American professional football cornerback, has been gaining people’s attention with his new journey with the Washington Commanders of the NFL.
On August 28, 2026, Rush signed with the Washington Commanders of the NFL.
With his rising NFL career, Darius Rush is not just gaining popularity but also making his parents and family proud.
Darius Jaloyd Rush was born on February 22, 2000, in Kingstree, South Carolina, as one of the three children to parents George Conrad Harvin and Sonja Rush-Harvin.
He has two siblings, a brother named Marcus and a sister named Kayla.
Likewise, Darious Rush often expresses his love for his parents and appreciates them for instilling in him the love and passion for sports from a very young age.
He often states that he chose his career in sports to make his late father, George Harvin, proud.
Darius Rush Lost His father, George Harvin, in a Tragic Car Accident in 2013
In 2013, at the age of just 13, just before enrolling at C.E. Murray High School, Darius Rush lost his father in a fatal .
Darius Rush’s father, George, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2013, in a single-vehicle crash.
According to reports, George Harvin, 44, was traveling west on Sumter Highway, five miles west of Kingstree, when his 2002 Cadillac SUV ran off the right side of the roadway.
George over-corrected the SUV, and the vehicle went off the left side of the roadway, striking a ditch, several trees, overturning, and then catching fire.
Furthermore, the untimely passing of Darius’s father was a devastating situation for him and his family.
Darius Rush’s Mother, Sonja Rush-Harvin, is a Dedicated Educator and Loving Mother
After George’s demise, raised all three of her children as a single parent and guided them in their professional as well as personal journey.
Sonja is a respected figure at C.E. Murray High School, where she has worked for 27 years as a teacher, helping students and the football team succeed.
She strongly believed in the importance of education, inspired by her own mother, who was a teacher at Williamsburg Technical College.
Similarly, Sonja ensured that her kids would take education seriously, in addition to their other passions.
In 2016, she was named USA Football’s Team Mom of the Year, beating out over 2000 other moms from across the country.
Sonja is also known for her charitable work. She organized meals, raised money for the football team, and supported players who didn’t have parents to cheer them on during special events, such as senior night.
Her efforts won the school a $5,000 grant to buy new football uniforms and equipment.
She is also featured in 2018’s Lifetime 50 Women Across America (SC) and continues to inspire and motivate people.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Darius Rush played collegiate football at the University of South Carolina.
- The Indianapolis Colts selected him in the fifth round, 138th overall, in the 2026 NFL Draft; however, Darius was waived on August 29, 2026.
- Prior to the Washington Commanders, Darius signed with the Cleveland Browns on August 11, 2026, and was waived on August 24.
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Suruchi is a business management student with a strong passion for writing, particularly when it comes to sports. She loves creating articles and blogs that explore various aspects of the sports world. With a curious mind and a love for both academics and creativity, she constantly seeks to expand her knowledge and share her insights through her writing.
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