One of the finest linebackers in the history of Blue Hen football, Darrell was one of the most feared defensive players in the country during his career as a four-year starter. He earned consensus first team All-American honors as a middle linebacker in 1986 when he recorded 144 tackles and led the team to the Yankee Conference title and a berth in the NCAA I-AA quarterfinals. A native of Willingboro, NJ, he earned second team All-American honors as a junior in 1985 when he recorded a school-record 153 tackles and was a two-time All-East selection. He still holds school records for tackles in a game (23), season (153), and career (506). A two-year part-time starting outfielder for the UD baseball team, he batted .304 during the 1984 season.
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