Darrian Beavers could have never envisioned all of this.
After playing two seasons at the University of Connecticut, Beavers, a Cincinnati native and former standout athlete at Colerain High School, transferred back home to the University of Cincinnati in spring 2019.
Beavers' plan was to join a program that would help him reach his full potential as a player. Two and half years later, Beavers is one of the main cogs in the Bearcats' well-oiled machine and one of the top linebackers in the country,
"It's unbelievable," Beavers told The Enquirer. "I didn't envision our team success. I didn't envision my individual success. I literally came back just hoping for a chance to play real football, play for a team that was on the rise. I didn't expect to be No. 2 in the nation (Associated Press/Coaches polls). I didn't expect to push for a playoff. None of this was on my mind in the moment."
