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 | ||||||||
| College: | South Carolina State | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 1998 | ||||||||
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Chuck Darby (born October 22, 1975) is a former American professional football player. He played as a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). A defensive tackle is a strong player on defense. Their job is to stop the other team's running plays and put pressure on the quarterback.
Chuck Darby was not chosen by any team in the NFL draft. This means he was an undrafted free agent. However, he was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2001. He played college football for the South Carolina State Bulldogs.
Darby also played for the Seattle Seahawks and Detroit Lions. He won a Super Bowl ring with the Buccaneers in Super Bowl XXXVII. He also played in Super Bowl XL as a starter with the 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 on the football team for four years.
He was known as a "letterman" in football. This means he earned a special award for playing well in a school sport. He was also chosen as an "All-State" player. This means he was one of the best players in the entire state.
Playing in the NFL
Chuck Darby had a long career in the NFL. He played for several teams during his time as a professional football player.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2000-2004)
Darby first joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2000. He quickly became an important part of their defense. The Buccaneers had a very strong defense during these years.
In 2003, Darby and the Buccaneers won Super Bowl XXXVII. This was a huge achievement for the team and for Darby. Winning the Super Bowl means they were the best team in the entire NFL that season.
Seattle Seahawks (2005-2007)
After his time with the Buccaneers, Darby moved to the Seattle Seahawks. He continued to play as a defensive tackle. With the Seahawks, he also reached the Super Bowl.
He was a starter in Super Bowl XL with the Seahawks. This means he was one of the main players on the field at the start of the game.
Detroit Lions (2008-2009)
Chuck Darby finished his NFL career playing for the Detroit Lions. He played for the Lions for two seasons before retiring from professional football.
Career Highlights
Chuck Darby's career highlights include:
- Winning a Super Bowl championship with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Playing in two Super Bowls (XXXVII and XL).
- Being a strong defensive player for multiple NFL teams.
Images for kids
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Chuck Darby in 2007
