#11 Darren Agu
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Student-Athlete Features
Vanderbilt Hustler — All roads lead to West End
As a Junior (2024)
• Played in two games
As a Sophomore (2023)
• Played in 10 games, started five
• Made 16 tackles, including one for loss
• Made his first career fumble recovery in the game against Missouri
As a Freshman (2022)
• Played in 11 of 12 games as a freshman
• Made 14 tackles
• Recorded first career sack versus Elon
• Season-best four tackles at Alabama
• At least one tackle in eight games
The Agu File
• Played at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee High School for coach Joseph Sturdivant
• Ranked as the No. 158 player in the country and No. 14 edge rusher by On3
• Helped Rabun Gap-Nacoochee to a 9-3 record and a state championship game appearance as a senior, recording 72 tackles, 24 for a loss, with 14 sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and four pass break-ups
• Also played tight end and receiver in high school
• Was born in Ireland before being raised in London
• Moved to the United States in high school
• Chose Vanderbilt after initially committing to Notre Dame while also having offers from Auburn, Alabama, Penn State, Michigan, Tennessee and Virginia Tech