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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
—
Recruiting: Rivals Industry
92.47
NATLNATIONAL
#172
POSPOSITION
#17
STSTATE
#7
Rivals
96
NATL
#52
POS
#8
ST
#3
ESPN
78
NATL
—
POS
#72
ST
#17
247
94
NATL
#106
POS
#12
ST
#4
The Journey
Class of 2025
South Carolina Gamecocks
South Carolina Gamecocks
Gamecocks
ENROLLED
Havelock Rams
Havelock Rams
2024 – 2024
HIGH SCHOOL

Film

HIGHLIGHTS · ANALYSIS · COMMIT FILM
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DONOVAN DARDEN
HIGHLIGHTS · HUDL
Donovan Darden - Havelock - 2024 Senior Season Highlights
Posted 01/02/25
HIGHLIGHTS
Junior Season Highlights
Highlights · 01/24/24
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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.

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Mingo Martin9/25/25
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Latest News

Rivals Network · Premium Coverage
All News
south carolina gamecocks qb cutter woods
Redshirt tracker: Eventful day for freshmen as Cutter Woods debuts
Wes Mitchell10/21/25
54757382721_5a693b17b9_o
South Carolina newcomer flying under radar on special teams
Mingo Martin9/25/25
early enrollee college football standouts
True Freshmen Report: Early intel on 2025 recruits already turning heads
Pete Nakos2/23/25

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