2016 Football Roster
Jersey Number 61
Darta Lee
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-3 / 320
- Position:
- OL
- Hometown:
- Fresno, Texas
- High School:
- Hightower
2016 Freshman
- Six games played with two starts on the offensive line
- Started at guard against Murray State and Nebraska
- First Illini true freshman to start on the offensive line in the season opener in at least 20 seasons
High School
- Three-star recruit by 247 Sports and ESPN
- Ranked among the top 55 offensive guards nationally by 247 Sports (No. 45) and ESPN.com (No. 52)
- Named first-team all-state by Texas Associated Press sport editors
- Had 118 pancakes, graded out at a 93 and allowed just one sack in 2015
- Played for Team USA U-19 National Football team in the 2016 International Bowl, a 33-0 win over Team Canada U-19 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas
- Led Hightower to a 10-1 record in 2015 with its only loss coming in the Texas UIL state playoffs
- Two-time first-team all-district
Personal
- Born June 18, 1998
- Son of Darta Sr. and Vaunette Lee
- Has two sisters, Ann and Candis
- Enrolled in general curriculum
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