Darrien Starling is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. He is a former UTSA football player. His work has also appeared with SB Nation and Viacom, where he focused on college football and mixed martial arts. In addition to his work in sports media, Darrien has served as a Contracts Manager since 2016. His professional experience provides valuable insight into NIL, compliance and the evolving financial landscape of college athletics.
