Ayala High School’s Cody Darrow admits he thought he was probably going to have to go the community college route when it came time to picking a college. The senior linebacker sustained a torn ACL the third game of the season against Temecula Great Oak, an injury that usually spells disaster for a potential recruit, especially a senior.
Darrow was being recruited by some Division I colleges and while the injury scared some away, it hasn’t been quite the blow it could have been.
He has a handful of offers and a couple of schools who really want to come as a preferred walk on.
“I am very thankful because I had a lot of doubt when it happened,” Darrow said of the injury. Some schools went away but I am pleased so many stuck with me and want to give me a chance to show them what I can do.”
Darrow, a 6-foot-2, 225-pounder had five offers so far. Those are from Division II schools Wayne State (Neb.) and Western New Mexico and NAIA schools Robert Morris and Missouri Valley. The latest to check in is Louisiana-Monroe.
Both Fresno State and Colorado State want him as a preferred walk-on.
Darrow is leaning toward Fresno State although he has not visited yet. His father Scott played at the school and he likes that is close to home but is still weighting his options and waiting to see if any other offers come along.
In the meantime Darrow has worked hard to recover from the injury. Then when all seemed like it is going better – another blow. Darrow was involved in a car accident last week that left his vehicle totaled. Fortunately, he walked away with out any injury.
“It definitely has been a year filled with ups and downs,” he said. “I can’t seem to catch a break. I am just going to keep working hard and it will all pay off in the long run.”
