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 a former American 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.