Darryl Rivers brings Tennessee a big, multi-role DL frame with real pass-rush upside
In the 2025 season, Darryl Rivers emerged as a high-upside defensive line prospect for Tennessee: a 6-foot-5, 287-pound early enrollee who can line up at end or inside and has been praised for a college-ready frame, active pass-rush flashes, and impact-player potential. Scouts note he’s still polishing hand combat and snap-to-snap consistency, but his length, mass, and versatility make him the kind of lineman who can wreck a game plan if his technique catches up.
