Darryl Henley

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Darryl Henley
OccupationNFL player (former)
Criminal statusIn prison
Conviction(s) Drug trafficking, attempted murder
Criminal penalty41 years in prison
Imprisoned atThe Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles
Darryl Henley
No. 20
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1966-10-30) October 30, 1966 (age 56)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:172 lb (78 kg)
Career information
High school: Damien (LaVerne, California)
College: UCLA
NFL Draft: 1989  / Round: 2 / Pick: 53
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played–started:76–54
Tackles:247
Interceptions:12
Player stats at NFL.com

Darryl Keith Henley (born October 30, 1966) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UCLA Bruins, earning consensus All-American honors in 1988. Henley was selected by the Rams in the second round of the 1989 NFL Draft. [1] In his pro career, he played in 76 games and amassed 12 interceptions.

Henley is currently serving a 41-year prison sentence for trafficking cocaine and attempting to murder the judge and a witness from his trial by hiring contract killers. [2]

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References

  1. "1989 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
  2. Miller, Martin (1995-01-28). "Henley's Lawyer Says Ram Star Framed in Drug-Dealing Charge : Courts: Defense claims ex-cheerleader, the alleged courier, and parents lie to keep her out of prison. Prosecutors call athlete 'front man.' - Los Angeles Times". Articles.latimes.com. Retrieved 2012-10-17.