Darnell Savage Jr. was a three-year starter in Maryland football’s secondary. Now, he could be the first Terp defender drafted in the first round since 2005, when Shawne Merriman went 12th overall to the Chargers. Though undersized, Savage’s tantalizing athleticism has the safety shooting up draft boards and making a big climb as the draft approaches.
With just three days remaining until the start of the NFL Draft, let’s take a look at Savage’s professional prospects. We’ll continue profiling several of Maryland’s potential draftees in the coming days.
Height: 5’11
Weight: 198
40-yard dash: 4.