University of North Carolina Athletics
2024 Football Roster
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Jersey Number 24
Darwin Barlow
- Position:
- Running Back
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 220
- Class:
- Graduate Student
- Hometown:
- Newton, Texas
- High School:
- Newton / TCU / USC
2024- Graduate Season
Had one catch for 17 yards against Georgia Tech in his first appearance since the season-opener • Recorded his first carry and receptions as a Tar Heel and had two rushing yards and five receiving yards against Minnesota.
Prior to North Carolina
A five-year veteran at running back at both USC and TCU with one year of eligibility remaining • Spent his first two collegiate seasons at TCU before spending the last three at USC • Has appeared in 40 games, starting five, and rushed for 993 yards and 11 TDs during his collegiate career • Played in 27 games, starting one, as a Trojan • Tallied 86 carries for 466 yards and six TDs, while catching eight passes for 66 yards • Appeared in 13 games, making four starts, at TCU • Rushed for 527 yards and five TDs on 95 carries as a Horned Frog • Was a 2018 MaxPreps Small School First-Team All-American and the AP 3A Offensive Player of the Year as a running back and safety at Newton High in Texas • Was a two-time state champion • Coached by WT Johnston.
Personal
Son of Michelle and Willie Gilder • Birthday is July 18.
Had one catch for 17 yards against Georgia Tech in his first appearance since the season-opener • Recorded his first carry and receptions as a Tar Heel and had two rushing yards and five receiving yards against Minnesota.
Prior to North Carolina
A five-year veteran at running back at both USC and TCU with one year of eligibility remaining • Spent his first two collegiate seasons at TCU before spending the last three at USC • Has appeared in 40 games, starting five, and rushed for 993 yards and 11 TDs during his collegiate career • Played in 27 games, starting one, as a Trojan • Tallied 86 carries for 466 yards and six TDs, while catching eight passes for 66 yards • Appeared in 13 games, making four starts, at TCU • Rushed for 527 yards and five TDs on 95 carries as a Horned Frog • Was a 2018 MaxPreps Small School First-Team All-American and the AP 3A Offensive Player of the Year as a running back and safety at Newton High in Texas • Was a two-time state champion • Coached by WT Johnston.
Personal
Son of Michelle and Willie Gilder • Birthday is July 18.
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