Darrick Forrest

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Darrick Forrest
Darrick Forrest Commanders vs Jaguars SEP2022 (cropped).jpg
Forrest with the Commanders in 2022
No. 22 – Washington Commanders
Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (1999-05-22) May 22, 1999 (age 25)
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school: Walnut Ridge (Columbus)
College: Cincinnati (2017–2020)
NFL draft: 2021  / round: 5 / pick: 163
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 13, 2024
Tackles:129
Forced fumbles:2
Fumble recoveries:1
Pass deflections:9
Interceptions:4
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Darrick Forrest Jr. (born May 22, 1999) is an American professional football safety for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Cincinnati Bearcats and was drafted by Washington in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL draft.

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Early life and college

Forrest was born on May 22, 1999, and attended Walnut Ridge High School in Columbus, Ohio. [1] A 3-star recruit, Forrest committed to play college football at Cincinnati over offers from Ball State, Bowling Green, Eastern Michigan, Miami (OH), Ohio, Toledo, and Youngstown State. [2]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 11+1⁄2 in
(1.82 m)		206 lb
(93 kg)		31+7⁄8 in
(0.81 m)		9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		4.41 s1.51 s2.60 s4.22 s6.91 s39.0 in
(0.99 m)		11 ft 0 in
(3.35 m)		21 reps
All values from Pro Day [3] [4] [5]

Forrest was drafted by the Washington Football Team in the fifth round (163rd overall) of the 2021 NFL draft. [6] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021. [7] He was placed on injured reserve on September 1, 2021. [8] He was activated on November 2, 2021. [9]

In Week 1 of the 2022 season against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Forrest had his first career start and recorded five tackles, two deflected passes, a forced fumble, and a game-sealing interception, which was the first of his career, late in the fourth quarter. [10] In Week 10, Forrest recorded an interception and a fumble recovery in Washington's 32-21 upset victory over the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles. [11] [12] Before the Week 11 game, Forrest was made the starting free safety taking over for Bobby McCain. [13] Forrest recorded his third career interception in Washington's 23–10 victory over the Houston Texans. [14] He finished the 2022 season with 88 tackles, four interceptions, nine pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery over 17 games (starting 11 of them). [15]

On October 10, 2023, Forrest was placed on injured reserve for a shoulder injury. [16]

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References

  1. ↑ Blackledge, Steve (September 5, 2019). "Buddies from Walnut Ridge to square off when Ohio State football meets Cincinnati". BuckeyeXtra. Archived from the original on May 2, 2021. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Darrick Forrest, 2017 Cornerback". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Darrick Forrest Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved September 28, 2022.
  4. ↑ "2021 Draft Scout Darrick Forrest, Cincinnati NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved September 28, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Darrick Forrest 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved September 28, 2022.
  6. ↑ Clark, Dave (May 1, 2021). "NFL Draft: Darrick Forrest, UC Bearcats safety, selected by Washington in fifth round". cincinnati.com. The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  7. ↑ Stackpole, Kyle (May 13, 2021). "Washington Signs 2021 Draft Class". WashingtonFootball.com. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
  8. ↑ Manning, Bryan (September 2, 2021). "Washington places rookie Darrick Forrest on IR, re-signs veteran linebacker". Washington Football Wire. Retrieved September 2, 2021– via USA Today.
  9. ↑ "Washington activates Darrick Forrest, places Chase Roullier on Injured Reserve". WashingtonFootball.com. November 2, 2021. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  10. ↑ Selby, Zach (September 13, 2022). "Darrick Forrest stepped up in first career start". Commanders.com. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
  11. ↑ Finlay, JP (November 14, 2022). "Commanders shock the NFL with incredible win over Eagles". NBC Sports Washington. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Commanders-Eagles Stats & Snaps". Commanders.com. November 15, 2022. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
  13. ↑ Manning, Bryan (November 20, 2022). "Bobby McCain is now the Commanders' slot corner". USAToday.com. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
  14. ↑ "Commanders-Texans Stats & Snaps". Commanders.com. November 21, 2022. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
  15. ↑ Selby, Zach (February 26, 2023). "Commanders position review | Safety". Commmanders.com. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  16. ↑ Selby, Zach (October 10, 2023). "Commanders place Darrick Forrest, Jeremy Reaves on IR among multiple roster moves". Commanders.com. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
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