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Darien Whitaker Jr. Kansas State
File LB-927 · National rank 8476 · 2028 class

Darien Whitaker Jr.

#6· Kansas State ·LB ·R-Fr ·2028 Draft · Baltimore, Md.
6'3"Height 246 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
Boom-or-BustFreshmanHigh CeilingHigh School Producer +1
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Quick Notes
Darien Whitaker Jr. is a redshirt freshman linebacker who figures into the two-deep for Kansas State. A high-ceiling, boom-or-bust linebacker, he profiles as a raw, long-term project.
Agent / Representation
Status Unknown
AgentNone on record
Board Standing
#927 LB / 1592
#8476 Overall / 15102
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Scouting Verdict

R-Fr LB with 2 snaps of tackle production — no real tape to reward; upside lives in the range, not the current grade.

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LB Keys 2025 · Kansas State Wildcats
2
Tot
Better than 14% of 880 LBs
0
Sacks
Better than 30% of 861 LBs
Recruiting
★★★
Stars
#1203
National
#124
Position
#10
State
High SchoolBoys Town [NE]
HometownBaltimore, Md.
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Talent Level
Competitive / Mental
Production Profile
Versatility
Off-Field / Character
Overall Risk