Darien Rencher is a Senior Running Back at Clemson University from Anderson, SC. Darien is a two-time national champion and five-time ACC champion who began as a walk-on after overcoming two knee surgeries in high school. Through his perseverance and determination, Darien earned a scholarship and emerged as a key leader for one of the top programs in the country. Off the field, Darien was the primary organizer of Clemson University’s peaceful protest against social injustice in June 2020. A couple months later, Darien assembled college football’s brightest stars and coordinated the ‘We Want to Play’ movement that played a critical role in saving the 2020 college football season. As a result of these efforts, he was awarded the 2020 ESPN Disney Spirit Award, given annually to the most inspirational figure (player, coach, or team) in college football.
