2027 Linsly DL Darryn McCormick wins early with how quickly he gets off the ball. McCormick fires out of his stance with good burst and immediately puts blockers on their heels. He shoots gaps with intent, and that first step gives him access before linemen can settle in. McCormick plays with good leverage, staying low and under control as he works through contact. He pairs that quickness with active hands, shedding and redirecting in tight spaces. That get-off disrupts timing up front and turns routine plays into problems for offenses.

2027 Linsly DL Darryn McCormick Darryn McCormick 6'0" | 255 lbs | DL Linsly | 2027 State WV had another strong season for the Cadets since first coming on our radar as a sophomore. He’s an athletic big man who is now a Top 3 defensive line prospect in the class and should be on every D2 college radar in the state and region heading into his senior year. McCormick has very good short-area quickness and uses his hands well to consistently win up front, with a high ceiling for the interior DL position.

We got to see 2027 Linsly DL Darryn McCormick Darryn McCormick 6'0" | 255 lbs | DL Linsly | 2027 State WV multiple times this summer, which earned him a stock riser label in the rankings. He’s progressing well for the Cadets and is developing quickly after a strong sophomore season, where he showed a lot of upside and potential.

Here’s what we recently said about McCormick in our 2027 Rankings Stock Risers article:

“2027 Linsly DL  Darryn McCormick Darryn McCormick 6'0" | 255 lbs | DL Linsly | 2027 State WV  impressed at our Combine Series Camp earlier this year and at the Spring Showcase that led to a jump inside the Top 40 of the rankings. He possesses the power and athleticism to finish as a top defensive line prospect in this class by his senior year and is steadily progressing as a player. As he continues to add size, McCormick will raise his ceiling as a prospect and should garner college attention soon.”

2027 Linsly DL Darryn McCormick Darryn McCormick 6'0" | 255 lbs | DL Linsly | 2027 State WV impressed at our Combine Series Camp earlier this year and at the Spring Showcase that led to a jump inside the Top 40 of the rankings. He possesses the power and athleticism to finish as a top defensive line prospect in this class by his senior year and is steadily progressing as a player. As he continues to add size, McCormick will raise his ceiling as a prospect and should garner college attention soon.

A week after a strong showing at our Combine Series camp, 2027 Linsly DL Darryn McCormick Darryn McCormick 6'0" | 255 lbs | DL Linsly | 2027 State WV was once again impressive at the Spring Showcase. He had a clear athletic advantage over the fellow WV big men in attendance but also got a great glimpse of further room to grow against Western PA Power Westinghouse and the talented linemen they brought with them. McCormick held his own and won his share of 1-on-1 reps against Westinghouse, with his competitive side coming out during the fiery 1-on-1 period. He has a bright future if he continues to take the next steps in his development, as he’s proving that he’s putting in the work to do so.

2027 Linsly DL Darryn McCormick Darryn McCormick 6'0" | 255 lbs | DL Linsly | 2027 State WV was the top interior defensive lineman at Saturday’s Combine Series and was right in the mix for MVP of the group. He was an evaluation hit in our rankings as a Top 5 DL in the 2027 class with the potential to move up even further after getting to see him live in person for the first time. McCormick’s ceiling is very high, especially if he can add some more size over the next two years. He’s very athletic for a young interior defensive lineman, which was apparent during both the combine testing drills and throughout 1-on-1s and the individual periods. McCormick has tremendous potential and upside to develop into a high-level DL prospect in the 2027 class if he continues to take the next steps.

Another interior defensive lineman to know in the 2027 class is Linsly’s Darryn McCormick Darryn McCormick 6'0" | 255 lbs | DL Linsly | 2027 State WV , who showed a lot of potential this season for the Cadets against a gauntlet of a schedule. He’s quick for his size and often catches opposing offensive linemen off-guard with the ability to split the guard and center if they don’t match his quickness. McCormick uses his hands well and sheds blocks consistently with good technique. He has a high motor and will fight through double teams in pursuit of the ball.