The 2025 NFL Draft will begin on April 24, and to prepare for that, we need Vikings fans to be fully prepared in every way. Of course, we will cover players the Vikings will need, but it is important to go beyond that.
In the case of this cornerback report, we will cover the position here at Vikings Wire because the team needs some better talent at the position.
The Vikings have found some short-term solutions with a plethora of free-agent signings during training camp, the biggest being Stephon Gilmore. The team drafted Khyree Jackson last year, who tragically lost his life when his car was hit by a drunk driver. He would be set up for a ton of success in this Brian Flores defense, but without him, they need to draft another cornerback in 2025 because the team needs to find some youthful playmakers to inject into the group.
With that in mind, here is a cornerback prospect who could don a Vikings uniform next season.
Player Information
Oct 19, 2024; Ames, Iowa, USA; UCF Knights wide receiver Ja’Varrius Johnson (9) and Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Darien Porter (10) battle for a pass at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images
Player: Darien Porter
School: Iowa State
Year: Sixth-Year Senior
DOB (Age when drafted): January 6, 2001 (24)
Height (unofficial): 6-4
Weight (unofficial): 200 lbs.
Player Background
Oct 19, 2024; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Darien Porter (10) and Iowa State Cyclones defensive lineman J.R. Singleton (58) celebrate during their game with the UCF Knights at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images
- 3-star recruit according to 247 Sports
- Came to Iowa State as a wide receiver
- State champion in track and field and owns an Iowa state record
- All-Big 12 honorable mention in 2024
Career Stats
Iowa State’s Darien Porter (10) shakes hands with Iow’s Jay Higgins (34) and Luke Lachey (85) after the coin toss at the CyHawk game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
Games Played: 63
Tackles: 33
Tackles for a Loss: 2
Pass Deflections: 6
Interceptions: 3
Notable PFF Numbers from the 2024 season
Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Malik Verdon (7) and defensive back Darien Porter (10) hi-fives during the university’s Spring Football game at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday, April…
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