After graduating from Sandusky High School, Darden played at the University of Michigan from'69 -' 71 and had 218 tackles and 11 Interceptions.
After graduating from Sandusky High School, Darden was recruited by six Big Ten Conference football programs in 1968. He played at the University of Michigan from'69 -' 71 and had 218 tackles and 11 Interceptions.