A 2016 graduate of the Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture and former Programming and Sports Director of WVCW, Darnell has been covering VCU programs for several years. During his time as a Ram he and co-host Derek Marion were the recipients of the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System's award for best basketball play-by-play for their coverage of VCU men’s basketball. As an alumnus, Darnell remains passionate about the VCU Rams. His loud and animated personality shines through as a commentator on Scrambled. In the new series, On the Court, he showcases his journalistic skills through one on one interviews.