Daimion Stafford

6-1, 210, DB, Norco, Calif. (Chaffey CC/Norco HS)

 

Defensive back Daimion Stafford comes to Nebraska as one of the most highly sought-after prospects in the junior-college ranks. The 6-1, 210-pound Stafford starred at Chaffey Community College in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. Stafford will have three years to use two seasons of eligibility at Nebraska. Stafford helped lead Chaffey and Coach Carl Beach to a strong 2010 campaign by recording 62 total tackles, including 35 solo stops. He added three tackles for loss, five interceptions and six pass breakups. Stafford was also a dangerous return threat, averaging nearly 28 yards per kickoff return, including a 100-yard touchdown, and more than 15 yards per punt return. Stafford made 85 tackles and had four interceptions during his first season with the Panthers in 2009. He also starrred as a return threat in 2009. Chaffey is ranked among the top 20 overall junior college prospects by both Rivals.com and Scout.com, and among the top three JC defensive backs by both services. Stafford played his high school football at Norco High in California, where he was a standout for Coach Todd Gerhart, the father of Minnesota Vikings running back Toby Gerhart. Stafford went to school early in high school with Nebraska quarterback Taylor Martinez, who spent his freshman and sophomore years at Norco High. Stafford was widely recruited, turning down offers from USC, Florida and Iowa State among others. Stafford was born on Feb. 18, 1991, and he is the son of La Tanya Henderson.