Daily News | Temple defensive lineman Darian Varner has entered the transfer portal
recruiting expert Mike FarrellVarner racked up 7½ sacks, 12½ tackles for loss, and earned first-team All-American Athletic Conference honors this season. He also finished with a career-high 3½ sacks against Tulsa on Oct. 21.This summer, Varner earned a, a distinction handed out to players considered “Temple Tuff.” He was named one of five captains this fall alongside Xach Gill, Adam Klein, Jordan Magee, and David Martin-Robinson.
Varner, who lost 30 pounds this offseason and transformed his game, will be a significant loss from the defensive line room. His 7½ sacks ranked second on the team behind outside linebacker Layton Jordan, who finished with nine sacks. Jordan played four seasons at Temple and could declare for the NFL draft.
Varner emerged as one of the best pass rushers in the AAC and was considered a building block. Temple will need to replace his production and leadership skills this offseason.
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