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2021 PLU Recruiting Class

Darius Chaffin

  • Position Football
  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown Kalihi, Hawaii
  • Highschool W.R. Farrington

Biography

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2024: Threw for 1,969 yards and 16 touchdowns with a 63 percent completion percentage in 10 games. Rushed for 442 yards and 7 touchdowns, averaging 44 yards rushing per game. Was named All-Conference Honorable Mention.

2023: Threw for 2,183 yards and 19 touchdowns with a 68.1 percent completion percentage in 10 games. On the ground finished with 340 rushing yards with seven touchdowns. 

2022: Appeared in one game for the Lutes.

2022: As a member of the track team competed in nine meets for the Lutes. Won the NWC title in the javelin and placed seventh at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships to secure All-American honors. Threw a personal best 211' 3" in the javelin at the NCAA Championships while logging a personal best 15.22 in the 110-meter hurdles to win the event at the Westmont Collegiate Classic. 

2021: Appeared in all nine games for the Lutes. Completed five passes for 55 yards and a touchdown. Also ran the ball 14 times for 48 yards and a touchdown. Had 46 rush yards and a TD against Linfield. Had 20 kick return for 477 yards and a touchdown.

High School: Qualified for the state track meet in the 110- and 300-meter hurdles as a sophomore. 

Personal: Is the son of Derrick and Josie Chaffin.  Enjoys drawing, painting, driving, singing and dancing.  Will also play football at PLU. 

Major: Communications

Favorite Team: New Orleans Saints

Favorite Athlete: Kawhi Leonard

Favorite Music: Elevation Music and Maverick City Music