University of Delaware Athletics
2021 Football Roster
Darien, Dae'Lun
Jersey Number 7
Dae'Lun Darien
- Class:
- Graduate Student
- Hometown:
- Baltimore, Md.
- Position:
- Linebacker
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 215
- High School:
- Dunbar (Penn State)
- Prev School:
- Penn State
- Major:
- African Studies
Bio
AT DELAWARE
Third-year member of the Blue Hens after transferring from Penn State
A versatile player who has appeared on both sides of the ball and special teams
2021 SEASON
Appeared in all 11 games, making five starts
Finished with 34 tackles, 3.5 TFL and one sack
Recorded a season-high eight tackles at Richmond
Had seven tackles against James Madison
Had four tackles and a sack against William & Mary
Recorded 1.0 TFL in each of Delaware’s first two games (Maine, Saint Francis)
2020-21 SEASON
Played in all eight games for the Blue Hens
Shifted primarily to defense, while also having a key role on special teams
Recorded 15 tackles on the season
Made a season-high four tackles with a pass breakup at Delaware State (4/10)
Forced and recovered a fumble against Stony Brook (3/13) and then intercepted a pass on the next Seawolves' possession
2019 SEASON
Played in all 12 games in his first season as a Blue Hen
Caught a pair of passes for 13 yards
A key role on special teams, making five tackles on the year
AT PENN STATE
Played for two seasons at linebacker for Head Coach James Franklin
2018 SEASON
Appeared in 10 games
Registered four solo tackles
2017 SEASON
Appeared in seven games
Made collegiate debut vs. Georgia State (9/16)
2016 SEASON
Sat out the season as a redshirt - retained freshman eligibility
HIGH SCHOOL
Two time football varsity athlete at Dunbar High School
Helped the Owls to the State Championship game as a junior
Selected to the Small School All-State and MarylandPreps.com All-Metro first team as a senior
Registered 50 catches for 700 yards as a senior
Rated as a three-star recruit by ESPN
PERSONAL
Dae'Lun Tyrai Darien
Son of Sabrina Hill and Lawrence Darien
Has two older brothers, Donyae and Demitric
Third-year member of the Blue Hens after transferring from Penn State
A versatile player who has appeared on both sides of the ball and special teams
2021 SEASON
Appeared in all 11 games, making five starts
Finished with 34 tackles, 3.5 TFL and one sack
Recorded a season-high eight tackles at Richmond
Had seven tackles against James Madison
Had four tackles and a sack against William & Mary
Recorded 1.0 TFL in each of Delaware’s first two games (Maine, Saint Francis)
2020-21 SEASON
Played in all eight games for the Blue Hens
Shifted primarily to defense, while also having a key role on special teams
Recorded 15 tackles on the season
Made a season-high four tackles with a pass breakup at Delaware State (4/10)
Forced and recovered a fumble against Stony Brook (3/13) and then intercepted a pass on the next Seawolves' possession
2019 SEASON
Played in all 12 games in his first season as a Blue Hen
Caught a pair of passes for 13 yards
A key role on special teams, making five tackles on the year
AT PENN STATE
Played for two seasons at linebacker for Head Coach James Franklin
2018 SEASON
Appeared in 10 games
Registered four solo tackles
2017 SEASON
Appeared in seven games
Made collegiate debut vs. Georgia State (9/16)
2016 SEASON
Sat out the season as a redshirt - retained freshman eligibility
HIGH SCHOOL
Two time football varsity athlete at Dunbar High School
Helped the Owls to the State Championship game as a junior
Selected to the Small School All-State and MarylandPreps.com All-Metro first team as a senior
Registered 50 catches for 700 yards as a senior
Rated as a three-star recruit by ESPN
PERSONAL
Dae'Lun Tyrai Darien
Son of Sabrina Hill and Lawrence Darien
Has two older brothers, Donyae and Demitric
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