Darren Barkins brings speed, veteran depth, and special-teams value to Cal Poly’s secondary
Barkins is a compact, experienced corner with a track record of contributing in multiple programs, and his best calling card is burst speed that has translated into recovery ability in coverage. In 2024 at Washington, he played in two games and earned Academic All-Big Ten honors, while earlier stops at Oregon showed small-sample production with tackles, a pass breakup, and a fumble recovery. The bigger context is availability: injuries have limited his recent impact, so he profiles as a smart, developmental fit who can help a team that values toughness, depth, and upside over pure box-score volume.
