#80
Darren Schmitt
Returning to Nevada for 2026
Darren Schmitt
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
Jeff Choate
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Nevada
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · Nevada
Returning around him
- 36% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- Transfer portal: -7 net (14 in / 21 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Nevada · Last season: 3-9 · Talent rank #119 · 2026 recruiting class #98
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology