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South Carolina
South CarolinaSouth Carolina GamecocksEnrolled · 7/15/2024
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Donovan Darden

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Havelock, NCHavelock
Jersey
#15
Pos
EDGE
HT / WT
6-4 / 225
Class
FR
South Carolina GamecocksSouth Carolina Gamecocks
Experience
2025 – present
Year
Sophomore
Age
The Journey
Class of 2025
South Carolina Gamecocks
ENROLLED
Havelock Rams
Havelock Rams
2024 – 2024
HIGH SCHOOL

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Reminds Us Of

Joe Tryon
Joe Tryon
EDGE / 6-5 / 259
WashingtonWashington · HS Class of 2017
Tampa Bay2021 Draft · Rnd 1 · Pick 32

Donovan Darden's size, athleticism, and ascendant trajectory late in his high school career remind us of Joe Tryon. Tryon is a bit larger at the same stage and played both ways, while Darden flipped to defense for his senior season.

Scouting Report

Approved · Feb 4, 2025

Donovan Darden

Scouted byCharles Power
EDGE2025 · Football

Fast-rising EDGE prospect with the tools to develop into a top talent at the position. Measured at around 6-foot-4, 225 pounds with 34.5-inch arms and 9.5-inch hands before his senior season. Began his career as a quarterback/athlete before blossoming into a front-seven defender and pass rusher as a senior. Showed marked improvement in his first full year of defense as a senior, finishing with 24 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, and 29 hurries in 14 games. Lines up as a pass rusher from 3-point and 2-point stances. Loose mover with notable ankle flexion. Functional athlete who easily changes direction and…

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