Lobos position preview: DE Darren Agu giving Lobo defensive line a 'Freaks List' worthy presence
Last summer, Darren Agu had to make do with two trees for practice partners — one to practice his pass rush moves and the other to actually strike. “People would walk by and look at me like, ‘yo, what the heck? He’s striking a tree,’” New Mexico’s fifth-year defensive end laughed. “Leaves (were) falling down the tree, fruit, bugs. I’m like, ‘you gotta get the strikes in somehow.’” He had a few ...
Darren Agu, New Mexico's fifth-year defensive end, has been working hard over the offseason to improve his game. Last summer, due to visa issues, he struggled to get his practice in with only two trees to strike. This summer, however, Agu has had a full offseason to work on his skills. He was named to the "Freaks List," an annual ranking of the most impressive athletes in college football.
Agu was able to bench 385 pounds and run a 10-yard split in 1.61 seconds, showing off his impressive power and speed. Off the field, Agu has been a tough, reliable run defender. On the field, he is expected to replace All-Mountain West defensive end Keyshawn James-Newby as UNM's starting Jack (boundary end). With Albert Tuakalau starting opposite of Agu, the Lobos' defensive line is expected to be a force to be reckoned with.
Defensive tackles Brian Booker, Jalen McIver, and Xavier Slayton will also provide solid interior presence.
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