#27
Donovan Darden
Returning to South Carolina for 2026
This season's coverage starts August 26 — check back once kickoff hits.
Donovan Darden
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★★
CFB
College
South Carolina
NFL
NFL Draft
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2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
2025South Carolina4-8HC: Shane Beamer · Run-leaning
Career stats
| Season | Team | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | South Carolina | 1 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 1 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -- | -- | -- |
How he plays
2026 Outlook
South Carolina
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · South Carolina
Returning around him
- 62% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 3 South Carolina players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +1 net (25 in / 24 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
South Carolina · Last season: 4-8 (AP #11) · Talent rank #18 · 2026 recruiting class #14
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #10973
Peaked at #10973 this season.