Darren Schmitt
Freshman tight end on Nevada's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′4″ · 230 lb · Vancouver, WA
Recruiting
ATH recruit
No. 1976 nationally · Signed with Nevada
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 tight end on Nevada's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Nevada in 2026.
Darren Schmitt
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Nevada3-star out of Evergreen
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jeff Choate
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at tight end for Nevada -- now projected as a quality contributor in the tight end room.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Nevada has produced 4 All-Conference tight ends. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2022. Cole Turner went on to the NFL out of this room (2022).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Nevada
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · Nevada
Returning around him
- 36% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- Transfer portal: -7 net (14 in / 21 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Nevada · Last season: 3-9 · Talent rank #118 · 2026 recruiting class #98
The tight end room · Nevada
- #82Jayden O'Rourke25 receiving yards · 2025
- #16DJ Asiasi5 receiving yards · 2025
- #19Kola Babalola1 game · 2025
- #89Benjamin Wheeler1 game · 2026
- #80Darren Schmittno box-score line yet
2 more on the roster · Nevada team page