Darion Rivers
Darion Rivers is a three-star recruit from Charlotte, NC, out of West Charlotte (No. 481 in the 2023 class) who has not played in Troy's 8 games this season.
Where Rivers comes from
- Charlotte, NC
- West Charlotte
- About 400 miles from Veterans Memorial Stadium (AL)
- Three-star, No. 481 in the 2023 class; signed with NC State.
Where Rivers fits
Troy lists 18 offensive linemen this season.
Troy offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 46th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
Troy is 4-4. Next: vs Louisiana Tech, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From West Charlotte
Also from Charlotte, NC
Came to Troy by way of NC State.
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Troy -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 46th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Troy has produced 14 All-Conference offensive linemen. 2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2017. Jake Andrews went on to the NFL out of this room (2023).
Four seasons, two schools
- 2026 Troy ParkerYear 4 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalNC State to Troy
- 2025 NC State DoerenYear 3 · Games –
- 2024 NC State DoerenYear 2 · Games –
- 2023 NC State DoerenYear 1 · Games –
- High school West CharlotteCharlotte, NC · Class of 2023Three-star, No. 481 in the 2023 class. Signed with NC State.Also from West Charlotte: Jaden Smith (Kentucky), Daylan Smothers (Texas), Elijah Littlejohn (Georgia) and 3 more.
Moves
- Transferred from NC State to Troy, Jan 17, 2026.
2023
- Signed with NC StateThree-star, out of West Charlotte
2026
- Transferred to Troyfrom NC State
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Dave Doeren and Gerad Parker.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Troy