University of Nevada Las Vegas

UNLV: A walk-on defensive back/receiver who got his first taste of college football last season after previously spending nearly a decade serving in the military … Joined the Rebels in 2017 through open tryouts during the offseason, which led to a roster spot during spring practice … Attended College of Southern Nevada in 2016 after becoming a civilian … Also previously took classes through Wayland Baptist University outreach program … Joined the U.S. Air Force out of high school in 2009 and rose to E-4 Senior Airman status during four-year stint … Was stationed first in Fairbanks, Alaska, before moving to a base in Hawai’i … Also spent three years in the Air National Guard … One of a school-record 26 Rebels named 2017 Academic All-Mountain West.

2017: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by playing in 11 games … Appeared at receiver, on special teams and on defense … Finished with 13 total tackles and also forced and recovered one fumble.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of Lithia Springs HS in Georgia … Played as both a free safety and wide receiver for the Lions under coach Steve Horton.

PERSONAL: Darren Allen Palmer was born in Philadelphia, PA … The son of Craig and Elaine Palmer … Has three sisters: Christina, Latisha and Malika … Majoring in human services.