Wednesday, February 14, 2007

New Recruit Report: Will Darkins

Will Darkins is one of the top recruits out of Oregon. He played both RB and LB in high school, but is tabbed to be a linebacker at OSU like his brother Andy.

Here's OSU's bio:

Rivals.com ranks Will the 32nd-best inside linebacker prospect in the nation and the fifth-best overall prospect in Oregon...at the 2006 Eugene Nike Camp, Darkins posted the best shuttle time for a linebacker (3.94) and third-best in the 40 (4.73)...invited to play in the East-West All-Star Game in Orlando last month...first team all-state as a senior as a running back and linebacker – one of only three players to make first team on both sides of the ball...rushed for 1,148 yards during the regular season as a senior...1,422 yards and 18 touchdowns as a junior, earning third team as a running back and second team as a linebacker...Will’s brother, Andy, was a standout for the Beavers at linebacker, lettering in 2004 and ’05...former Beaver and current Lake Oswego head coach Steve Coury states that Will plays defense like a “madman.”

ESPN.com Profile

Rivals.com Profile
Ht: 6-foot-2 Wt: 217 lbs Forty: 4.73 secs
Bench reps: 20 Vertical: 28 inches Shuttle: 3.94 secs
Scout.com Profile
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 220 40: 4.58
Player Rankings: Top 10 Linebackers - OregonLive.com

2007 Northwest Nuggets - Tacoma News-Tribune

Another Darkins headed to OSU - Barometer

This isn't exactly sports related, but if you want to have a laugh and see Will in action check this video out:
Lake Oswego Boys Rock out to Jock Jams - YouTube

Playoff game report - OregonLive

2006 FOOTBALL PREVIEW - Lake Oswego - OregonLive

2005 SEASON PREVIEW - Lake Oswego - OregonLive

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