David Sills is a professional football wide receiver and former quarterback currently playing for the Las Vegas Raiders in the National Football League (NFL). He began his career as a freshman in high school when he signed with the University of Southern California Trojans but transferred to West Virginia University in 2015 to compete as a quarterback. Sills made the switch to wide receiver in 2018, and since then, he has been one of the most electrifying players to watch in the NFL. This article will give a comprehensive overview of David Sills’ collegiate and professional career, his stats and accomplishments, and his overall influence on the game of football.
Early Career – David Sills’ High School, College and Prep School Years
David Sills was born on March 25, 1997, in Bear, Delaware. He attended Red Lion Christian Academy in Bear, where he was one of the top prep school quarterbacks in the country. As a junior, Sills was a finalist for the Gatorade National Player of the Year Trophy and was recognized as the USA Today Delaware Offensive Player of the Year that same season.
In 2013, at the age of 16, Sills committed to the University of Southern California as a freshman and was the youngest player to ever commit to football powerhouse USC. However, before he ever played a game in a USC uniform, Sills transferred to El Camino Community College in April 2014. After one year at El Camino, Sills transferred a second time back to a Division I program, this time to West Virginia University.
At West Virginia University, Sills started nine games in two seasons, after redshirting his first year, and compiled a record of 5-4 during his starting tenure. In his redshirt junior season, Sills threw for 925 yards and eight touchdowns, while rushing for 95 yards and two touchdowns.
In 2018, Sills decided to switch positions, transferring to the University of California, Berkeley to compete for the Golden Bears as a wide receiver.
NFL Career – David Sills’ Professional Football Years
David Sills was drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders in the seventh-round of the 2019 NFL Draft. During his rookie year, Sills won a starting job in the slot and appeared in 11 games, amassing 153 receiving yards and counting on 17 catches.
In 2020, Sills once again won a starting job in the slot for the Las Vegas Raiders. Through the first 12 weeks of the season, Sills has recorded 17 receptions for 231 yards and two touchdowns.
Accomplishments and Statistics
Throughout his collegiate football career, David Sills recorded a total of 925 passing yards, eight passing touchdowns, 95 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.
In the NFL, through the first two-plus seasons of his professional football career, Sills has recorded 170 receptions for 231 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns.
David Sills is also a two-time Vice President of the NFL Players Association, winning the Player Representative elections in 2020 and 2021.
Impact and Legacy
David Sills is a truly unique and inspiring football player, as he has made successful transitions from prep school to college and college to the NFL, playing both quarterback and wide receiver. In his first two-plus seasons in the NFL, Sills has been a major contributor wherever he has been, making plays on offense and special teams.
Sills is inspiring the next generation of kids who may not fit traditional football positions. He represents for players all across the country who aspire to be like him and challenges the traditional perceptions around what a successful football player looks like.
Sills is also a leader off the field in the NFL Players Association, championing the rights of players and being an important part of the collective bargaining agreement negotiations this offseason.
He is a leader in his community as well and a role model to young athletes around the country who may one day strive to achieve the greatness that Sills has so far. He’s an example that anything is possible with hard work and dedication to the craft. For David Sills, the future looks very bright, as he continues to work hard and inspire the next generation of football players.
