VMI DL Dorien Starnes: Second-Team All-SoCon Tackling Machine with Clutch Game-Changers
Dorien Starnes, a 6-1, 225-pound defensive lineman, dominated the 2023 season with 41 tackles (26 solo), 6.5 TFL, 3.5 sacks, and three QB hurries in 11 games, earning Second-Team All-SoCon honors and starring in VMI's road win at ETSU with a 10-yard sack and fumble recovery.[1][6] His stout, relentless play wins the line of scrimmage—key for new coach Danny Rocco's unpredictable defense—showing high motor and big-game intensity with no noted injury issues. Care because he's a proven FCS disruptor; perfect fit for teams needing tough, reliable DL depth to stop the run and create chaos.
