Chuck Darby facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive tackle | ||||||||
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| Born: | October 22, 1975 North, South Carolina, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 302 lb (137 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | North (SC) | ||||||||
| College: | South Carolina State | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 1998 | ||||||||
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Chuck Darby (born October 22, 1975) is a former American football player. He played as a defensive tackle, a strong player on the defense who tries to stop the other team from running the ball. Chuck Darby played for several teams during his career. These teams included the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Seattle Seahawks, and the Detroit Lions.
He is best known for winning a Super Bowl ring with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This big win happened in Super Bowl XXXVII. He also played in another Super Bowl, Super Bowl XL, as a starter for the Seattle Seahawks.
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Early Life and High School Football
Chuck Darby grew up in North, South Carolina. He went to North High School. While there, he was a very good football player. He played football for all four years of high school. His skills were so good that he was chosen as an All-State player. This means he was one of the best players in the entire state.
College Football Career
After high school, Chuck Darby continued his football journey. He played college football at South Carolina State University. He played for coach Willie Jeffries and was a strong player for the South Carolina State Bulldogs. Playing in college helped him get ready for the professional league.
Playing in the NFL
Chuck Darby joined the NFL in 1998. He was first signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2001. He joined them as an undrafted free agent. This means no team picked him in the NFL Draft, but the Buccaneers still wanted him on their team.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2000–2004)
Darby played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2000 to 2004. His time with the Buccaneers was very successful. In 2003, his team won Super Bowl XXXVII. This is one of the biggest achievements a football player can have. They beat the Oakland Raiders in a very exciting game.
Seattle Seahawks (2005–2007)
After playing for the Buccaneers, Chuck Darby moved to the Seattle Seahawks. He played for the Seahawks from 2005 to 2007. During his time there, he helped the team reach Super Bowl XL in 2006. He was a starter in that game, showing how important he was to the team's defense. Even though the Seahawks did not win that Super Bowl, it was still a great achievement to play in two Super Bowls.
Detroit Lions (2008–2009)
Chuck Darby finished his NFL career playing for the Detroit Lions. He played for the Lions in 2008 and 2009. He continued to play as a defensive tackle, using his strength and skill to help his team. After the 2009 season, Chuck Darby retired from professional football.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Chuck Darby was a strong defensive player. He made 208 total tackles, which means he stopped the opposing team's players many times. He also had 13.5 sacks, which is when a defensive player tackles the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage. He forced 3 fumbles and recovered 5 fumbles. These stats show he was a valuable player on defense.
