Darique Hampton brings dual-threat grit to The Citadel’s QB room
In the 2021 season, Darique Hampton showed the kind of scrappy, dual-threat value that fits The Citadel’s physical identity: he rushed for 119 yards and two touchdowns while also throwing for 68 yards and a score, including a 98-yard rushing performance against Samford and a rushing TD against Army[2][5][14]. His stat line wasn’t flashy, but the differentiator is versatility—he converted from A-back to quarterback and earned meaningful snaps in a tough system, which signals toughness, adaptability, and competitiveness[2][4]. If you want a quarterback who can take hits, extend drives, and add designed-run upside, he’s the type to watch[2][9].
