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Former Penn State LB headed to FCS program
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A former Penn State linebacker has announced that he’s continuing his academic and athletic career at the FCS level.
On Monday, Dae’lun Darien announced via Twitter that he was committing to the University of Delaware. He decided to transfer out of Penn State following the 2018 season.
“The staff at the University of Delaware is giving me an unbelievable opportunity to finish living my dreams and earn two degrees,” Darien wrote on Twitter. “I cannot wait to get on campus!”
Thank you God and everyone who is there to support me with the decisions I make in my life. The staff at the University of Delaware is giving me an unbelievable opportunity to finish living my dreams and earn TWO degrees! I can not wait to get on campus! @DelawareFB #BleedBlue302 pic.twitter.com/aKMCkI5WPB
— Dae'lun Darien❗️ (@DaelunDarien7) January 21, 2019
Darien appeared in nine games for the Nittany Lions in 2018 and totaled four tackles. In two seasons, he’s participated in 16 games in Happy Valley.
A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Darien is a former 3-star prospect who was a member of Penn State’s 2016 class. He will be immediately eligible to participate at the FCS level.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB