Berkeley Native and Ex-SJ Football Standout Missing Since April 6

Police say Hadari Darden was last seen at a Daly City shopping center.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 5:39pm

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Hadari Darden, a 28-year-old former standout linebacker for San Jose State University, has been missing since April 6 when he was last seen at a shopping center in Daly City, California. Darden, a Berkeley resident, left the area of Curtis and Gilman streets in Berkeley on April 4 and never returned, according to the Berkeley Police Department.

Why it matters

Darden's disappearance is concerning, as the former college football player has not been seen for over a week. The Berkeley community and his former teammates are worried about his wellbeing and hope authorities can locate him safely.

The details

Police say Darden's family reported him missing on April 6, the same day he was spotted around 1:16 a.m. at the Skyline Plaza Shopping Center in Daly City. He has not been seen since. Darden is described as 6 feet, 3 inches tall and 190 pounds, with black dreads, a beard, and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a dark-colored hooded top, green pants, black athletic shoes, and carrying a green backpack.

  • Darden left the area of Curtis and Gilman streets in Berkeley on Saturday, April 4.
  • Darden was last seen around 1:16 a.m. on Monday, April 6 at the Skyline Plaza Shopping Center in Daly City.

The players

Hadari Darden

A 28-year-old former standout linebacker for San Jose State University who is now a Berkeley resident.

Berkeley Police Department

The law enforcement agency investigating Darden's disappearance and asking the public for information about his whereabouts.

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What’s next

The Berkeley Police Department is continuing to search for Darden and is asking anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact them.

The takeaway

The disappearance of a former college football player and Berkeley resident has the community concerned, highlighting the need for vigilance and cooperation with authorities to locate missing persons safely.