Syracuse defensive lineman Kevon Darton took an uncommon journey to becoming a starter on a power five football team. From unheralded recruit with no stars or offers to walk-on, Darton then earned ...

A 5-foot-11, 266-pound Fitchburg, Mass., native, Darton has been with the program since coming from Worcester Academy in 2019. He's appeared in 18 games over the past two years, tallying 14 ...

No. 12 defensive lineman Kevon Darton. What he did in 2023: Started all 13 games at nose tackle for Syracuse, finishing with 42 tackles, 8.0 tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks. Why he belongs at this ...

Kevon Darton measures up at a grueling position, dedicated to his dream even after Dad’s cancer diagnosis. Published: ; Nov. 10, 2022, 6:00 a.m.

We caught up with Syracuse defensive lineman Kevon Darton, who was recently given a scholarship for the upcoming season, about training camp, his size, the defensive line and more.

Syracuse defensive lineman Kevon Darton, right, pursues Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis during the first half of their game on Oct. 14, 2023, in Tallahassee, Florida. Darton is now at Arizona.

Syracuse football has added to its scholarship count on the 2022 roster. On Tuesday, the Orange announced that defensive lineman Kevon Darton has earned a scholarship and is no longer a walk-on.

Also rotating inside will be Darton, a transfer from Syracuse who started 24 games the past two seasons, and Ta’ufo’ou, who started 27 games during his career at USC.

Defensive lineman Kevon Darton had the best pass-rushing season of his Syracuse career in 2023 during his redshirt junior season. Darton didn't have a sack before 2023, and in 2023 he led Syracuse ...