Darien Porter is an American football cornerback who played for the Iowa State Cyclones from 2019 to 2024. In 2025, he was invited to and participated in the NFL Scouting Combine, where he ran a 4.3-second 40-yard dash. He also recorded a 36.5-inch vertical jump and a 10-foot-11-inch broad jump (via NFL's official website).
According to Sports Reference, Porter played collegiate football at Iowa State, starting as a wide receiver before transitioning to cornerback. Over his career, he played in 63 games, recording 51 total tackles, 2 tackles for loss, and 3 interceptions for 5 yards. In his senior season (2024), he had 18 tackles, 3 interceptions, and earned Honorable Mention All-Big 12 as a defensive back (according to Iowa State University's official website).
Darien Porter's hometown
According to Iowa State University's official website, Darien Porter's hometown is Bettendorf, a city in Scott County, Iowa, United States. Porter attended Bettendorf High School in his hometown, where he was coached by Aaron Wiley. He played both wide receiver and cornerback, recording 27 receptions for 440 yards and seven touchdowns in 2018. He led his team to the state championship semi-finals in 2017 and 2018 respectively. Upon graduation, he was rated a three-star recruit by 247Sports, Rivals, and ESPN.
Darien Porter's nationality
Darien Porter holds American nationality and citizenship. He is originally from Bettendorf, Iowa, and resides in Ames, Iowa, as per Iowa State University's official website.
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