University of North Texas Athletics
Darden Named Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Semifinalist
12/17/2020 10:31:00 AM | Football
TYLER, Texas - North Texas receiver Jaelon Darden was named a semifinalist for the prestigious Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award, the Tyler Chamber and SPORTyler announced Thursday.
Darden had a record-shattering season in Denton, setting several program records for his career, as well as rewriting some single-season records in the nine-game 2020 regular season. Darden, who recently announced his declaration for the 2021 NFL Draft, forgoing his remaining eligibility, became the Mean Green's career program record-holder for receptions (230), receiving yards (2,782) and receiving touchdowns (38). Also a Biletnikoff Award semifinalist, Darden caught 74 passes (4th nationally) for 1,190 yards (third nationally) and a program-record 19 touchdowns. His 19 receiving scores also leads the Football Bowl Subdivision, with four more than the next closest contender (DeVonta Smith from Alabama). Darden had six 100-yard receiving games, two of which went for 200-plus and four games with three-plus receiving touchdowns, including one with four, which ties for the most in a single game this season by any player in the country. He has scored a touchdown on 25.7% of his catches and 62.2% of his receptions resulted in either a first down or touchdown.
THE EARL CAMPBELL TYLER ROSE AWARD
The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award, announced in 2012 by the Tyler Chamber and SPORTyler, recognizes the top offensive player in Division I football who also exhibits the enduring characteristics that define Earl Campbell: integrity, performance, teamwork, sportsmanship, drive, community, and tenacity; specifically tenacity to persist and determination to overcome adversity and injury in pursuit of reaching goals.
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In addition, the nominee must meet one or more of the following criteria: born in Texas and/or graduated from a Texas High School and/or played at a Texas-based junior college or four year D1 Texas college.
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For more information about The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award go to www.earlcampbellaward.com
Darden had a record-shattering season in Denton, setting several program records for his career, as well as rewriting some single-season records in the nine-game 2020 regular season. Darden, who recently announced his declaration for the 2021 NFL Draft, forgoing his remaining eligibility, became the Mean Green's career program record-holder for receptions (230), receiving yards (2,782) and receiving touchdowns (38). Also a Biletnikoff Award semifinalist, Darden caught 74 passes (4th nationally) for 1,190 yards (third nationally) and a program-record 19 touchdowns. His 19 receiving scores also leads the Football Bowl Subdivision, with four more than the next closest contender (DeVonta Smith from Alabama). Darden had six 100-yard receiving games, two of which went for 200-plus and four games with three-plus receiving touchdowns, including one with four, which ties for the most in a single game this season by any player in the country. He has scored a touchdown on 25.7% of his catches and 62.2% of his receptions resulted in either a first down or touchdown.
THE EARL CAMPBELL TYLER ROSE AWARD
The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award, announced in 2012 by the Tyler Chamber and SPORTyler, recognizes the top offensive player in Division I football who also exhibits the enduring characteristics that define Earl Campbell: integrity, performance, teamwork, sportsmanship, drive, community, and tenacity; specifically tenacity to persist and determination to overcome adversity and injury in pursuit of reaching goals.
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In addition, the nominee must meet one or more of the following criteria: born in Texas and/or graduated from a Texas High School and/or played at a Texas-based junior college or four year D1 Texas college.
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For more information about The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award go to www.earlcampbellaward.com
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