Byron Darby

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Byron Darby
No. 94, 72
Position Defensive end
Personal information
Born (1960-06-04) June 4, 1960 (age 65)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school Inglewood
(Inglewood, California)
College USC
NFL draft 1983: 5th round, 120th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Sacks 13.5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Byron Keith Darby (born June 4, 1960) is an American former professional football defensive end and Tight End in the National Football League (NFL).

He played college football at USC. [1] In the 1983 NFL draft, he was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round. [2] Playing for the Eagles for four years, he was released from his contract in 1987. [3]

That year he signed with the Indianapolis Colts as a free agent, and in 1989 singed with Los Angeles Rams. [4]

References

  1. Hofmann, Rich (November 13, 1986). "Darby Crosses Line, Becomes Tight End". Philadelphia Daily News . Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. p. 108. Retrieved September 10, 2025 via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Eagles sign up Edgar". Honolulu Star-Advertiser . Honolulu, Hawaii. May 26, 1983. p. D-2. Retrieved September 10, 2025 via Newspapers.com.
  3. Hofmann, Rich (August 1, 1987). "Birds Agree to Darby's Release Request". Philadelphia Daily News . Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. p. 43. Retrieved September 10, 2025 via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Rams ink defensive end Bryon Darby". Staten Island Advance . Staten Island, New York. March 18, 1989. p. C4. Retrieved September 10, 2025 via Newspapers.com.