Daryan Shaw brings upside and length to South Dakota Mines’ defensive backfield
A 6-foot-1, 180-pound freshman DB from Timnath, Colorado, Daryan Shaw enters South Dakota Mines with clear “upside” buzz from the staff and the kind of frame that fits modern coverage football. He was added in the 2026 signing class, and the program specifically highlighted him as a player with “huge upside,” which is coach-speak for raw tools, development runway, and real long-term interest. If your team wants a young defensive back with size, athletic projection, and the mentality to grow into the role, Shaw is a name worth tracking.
