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Darian Varner Season 2024

PositionDE
Weight265 lbs
Height6-3
ClassRedshirt Senior
HometownNorfolk, Va.
Previous SchoolWisconsin

2024 CSC Academic All-District

2024

Played in 12 games, making three starts…Started on the defensive line against Miami (Ohio), Houston, and Texas Tech…Tallied 11 tackles, 1.5 TFL, and one fumble recovery…Recorded two tackles and recovered a fumble in the season opener vs. Towson…Season-high three tackles against Pitt…Two tackles, 0.5 TFL at Texas Tech…Had one TFL at Iowa State.

2023 (WISCONSIN)
Appeared in 11 games at Wisconsin, totaling five tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss.

2020-22 (TEMPLE)
Earned First-Team All-AAC honors in 2022, collecting 35 tackles, 12.5 TFL, and 7.5 sacks...2022 team captain...Received single-digit number in 2022, a Temple tradition given to those who lead by example on and off the field...Career-best 3.5 sacks against Tulsa (Oct. 21, 2022)...Ranked second in the AAC in sacks per game (0.75) and fourth in TFLs per game (1.25) in 2022...Played in 12 games as a redshirt freshman in 2021, collecting 22 tackles, seven tackles for loss, and three sacks.

PRIOR TO COLLEGE
Played offensive tackle and defensive line for coach Dyrri McCain at Maury High..Led team to a 35-8 record over four years, including 10-0 as a senior..Three-year letterwinner...Earned numerous awards including first-team all-conference as a junior when he amassed 79 tackles, 20.0 TFLs and five forced fumbles..Also lettered twice in basketball and once in track.