Donovan Darden

Linebacker who is in his second season in 2026… lettered as a true freshman after appearing in 10 games, primarily on special teams. 2025 (Freshman) Linebacker who enrolled at Carolina in January… went through spring drills repping at the Mike position… worked with the scout team throughout the fall but also saw action in 10 games primarily on special teams… credited with one tackle against Ole Miss… played in just one (South Carolina State) of the first three games, then appeared in each of the final nine contests. HIGH SCHOOL Two-way player who worked at both defensive end and quarterback at Havelock (N.C.) High School.. credited with 85 tackles in 2024 with 24.0 tackles for loss, 11.0 sacks and 29 hurries… helped the Rams to a 12-2 record… selected to play in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas… coached by Brent Wooten… totaled 46 tackles with nine TFLs, 10 hurries, six PBU, two picks and a sack as a junior in 2023… added 283 yards of total offense… also competed in track & field……owns a 21-10.75 in the long jump to go along with a 45-8 effort in the shot put, a 16.04 in the 110-meter hurdles and a 43.20 in the 300-meter hurdles. PERSONAL Donovan Darden was born Sept. 12, 2006… major is undeclared.