#26
Darnell Stokes Jr.
Returning to Syracuse for 2026
Seaford, Del. → Indian River
via cuse.com ↗Darnell Stokes Jr.
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Fran Brown
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Syracuse
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · Syracuse
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: -10 net (19 in / 29 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Syracuse · Last season: 3-9 · Talent rank #34 · 2026 recruiting class #35
Background
High School: Rated three stars by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN ... Played at Indian River High School under head coach Phillip Townsend ... Had 382 receiving yards, six receiving touchdowns, 16 total touchdowns and 768 rushing yards as a senior ... State Championship winner ... Three-time First Tea...
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