Darnell Stokes Jr.
Freshman defensive back on Syracuse's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′2″ · 185 lb · Seaford, DE · Indian River
Recruiting
ATH recruit
No. 665 nationally · Signed with Syracuse
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 defensive back on Syracuse's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Syracuse in 2026.
Darnell Stokes Jr.
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Syracuse3-star out of Indian River
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Fran Brown
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Syracuse.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in speed and zone coverage.
Syracuse has produced 3 All-Conference defensive backs. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. Ifeatu Melifonwu went on to the NFL out of this room (2021).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Syracuse
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · Syracuse
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: -10 net (19 in / 29 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Syracuse · Last season: 3-9 · Talent rank #35 · 2026 recruiting class #35
Background
High School: Rated three stars by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN ... Played at Indian River High School under head coach Phillip Townsend ... Had 382 receiving yards, six receiving touchdowns, 16 total touchdowns and 768 rushing yards as a senior ... State Championship winner ... Three-time First Tea...
The secondary · Syracuse
- Braheem Long Jr.42 tackles · 2025
- #12Chris Peal39 tackles · 2025
- #19Cornell Perry37 tackles · 2025
- #1Demetres Samuel Jr.37 tackles · 2025
- #26Darnell Stokes Jr.no box-score line yet
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