DaRon Barksdale
DaRon Barksdale is a three-star recruit from Pittsburgh, PA, out of Steel Valley (No. 921 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Pittsburgh's 9 games this season.
Where Barksdale comes from
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Steel Valley
- Steel Valley is within 25 miles of Acrisure Stadium
- Three-star, No. 921 in the 2026 class.
Where Barksdale fits
Pittsburgh lists 18 defensive backs this season.
Pittsburgh defensive backs with a game this season
Pittsburgh is 6-3. Next: vs Florida State, Fri Nov 13.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Steel Valley
Also from Pittsburgh, PA
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Pat Narduzzi
Pass share
49.1%
315 pass / 326 run
Plays / game
71.2
9 games
Team sack rate
2.6%
345 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Pittsburgh -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Pittsburgh has produced 6 All-Conference defensive backs. 9 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2018. M.J. Devonshire went on to the NFL out of this room (2024).
Joined Pittsburgh in 2026
- 2026 Pittsburgh NarduzziYear 1 · Games –
- High school Steel ValleyHomestead, PA · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 921 in the 2026 class. Signed with Pittsburgh.Also from Steel Valley: Cruce Brookins (Pittsburgh), Greg Smith Jr. (Miami (OH)) and NiJhay Burt (Michigan State).
2026
- Signed with PittsburghThree-star, out of Steel Valley