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Darius Prince never played college football, but after a successful season in the AFL he’s vying for an Eagles roster spot

Success has never gotten to Darius Prince's head. His unconventional path to the Eagles' training-camp roster has a lot to do with that.

The 28-year-old McKeesport native didn't play college football. Instead, he followed his first love: college basketball. He became a standout guard during his three years at Division II Penn State Greater Allegheny, and then played a final season at Penn State Beaver, another D-II program, where he now works as an assistant coach.

During the last five years, he has bounced around arena football, playing in the National Arena League and the AFL. He found his footing with the Philadelphia Soul and in 2017 was named the league's Arena Bowl MVP.