Tony Darden (American football)

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Tony Darden
Personal information
Born:(1975-08-11)August 11, 1975
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:193 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: Holmes
(San Antonio, Texas)
College: Texas Tech
Position: Defensive back
NFL draft: 1998  / Round: 7 / Pick: 225
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:16
Tackles:20
Player stats at PFR

Tony Darden (born August 11, 1975) is a former American football defensive back who played National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas Tech.

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Early life and high school

Darden was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and grew up in San Antonio, Texas, where he attended Oliver Wendell Holmes High School. As a senior he passed for 3,236 yards and 45 touchdowns. [1]

College career

Darden was a member of the Texas Tech Red Raiders for five seasons, redshirting as a true freshman. He began his redshirt freshman season as a quarterback, starting the first three games of the season and splitting duties with Zebbie Lethridge before moving to wide receiver after five games. [2] [3] Darden changed positions again to cornerback before his junior season. As a senior, he recorded 32 tackles with four passes broken up and two interceptions and was named second team 1997 All-Big 12 Conference. [4]

Professional career

Darden was selected in the seventh round of the 1998 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. He spent his rookie season on injured reserve and was cut at the end of training camp in 1999. [5] Darden was signed by the San Diego Chargers on January 18, 2000. [6] Darden was waived during the 2001 offseason and claimed by the Green Bay Packers, who cut him during training camp. [7]

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References

  1. ↑ "Passing Yards, Season". TexasHighSchoolFootballHistory.com. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  2. ↑ Adams, Bryan (September 20, 1994). "Dykes names Lethridge starting quarterback for SMU game". The University Daily . hdl:20.500.12255/193082 . Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Texas Tech Football Quick Hits". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal . November 1, 2013. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  4. ↑ "Darden Selected in NFL Draft". TexasTech.com. April 19, 1998. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  5. ↑ "Transactions". The New York Times . September 6, 1999. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  6. ↑ "Transactions". The New York Times . January 19, 2000. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  7. ↑ "Green Bay Packers Sign Jon Krick". APNews.com . August 1, 2001. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
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