Darryl Hardy facts for kids
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||
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| Born: | November 22, 1968 Lincoln Heights, Ohio, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Weight: | 230 lb (104 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Princeton (Sharonville, Ohio) | ||
| College: | Tennessee | ||
| NFL Draft: | 1992 / Round: 10 / Pick: 270 | ||
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Darryl Gerrod Hardy was born on November 22, 1968. He is a former American football player. Darryl played as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played for teams like the Arizona Cardinals, Dallas Cowboys, and Seattle Seahawks. Before turning pro, he played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers.
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Early Life and High School Football
Darryl Hardy went to Princeton High School. When he was a freshman, he played as a center on the offensive line. The next year, he moved to play offensive tackle.
As a senior, he became an All-state offensive guard. He weighed about 185 pounds then. In his very last high school game, he got to start as an outside linebacker. He made 15 tackles and 4.5 sacks in that game.
College Football Career
Darryl received a football scholarship from the University of Tennessee. He went there to play linebacker. In his second year, he became a starter at outside linebacker.
He had an amazing game against the University of Alabama. He made 20 tackles, which was one of the most in his school's history. Darryl finished his college career with 318 total tackles. He also had 227 solo tackles, which is ninth best in school history.
Professional Football Journey
Darryl Hardy played for several teams in the NFL and CFL. He was known for his strong play as a linebacker.
Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons picked Darryl in the tenth round of the 1992 NFL draft. He was the 270th player chosen overall. He was later moved to the team's practice squad.
Ottawa Rough Riders
In 1994, Darryl signed with the Ottawa Rough Riders. This team played in the Canadian Football League. He was with them for a short time before moving on.
Dallas Cowboys (First Time)
Later in 1994, Darryl joined the Dallas Cowboys as a free agent. He was with the team for a brief period.
Arizona Cardinals
Darryl then signed with the Arizona Cardinals in 1994. He was first on their practice squad. He later joined the main team roster in December. In 1995, he played in 5 games for the Cardinals. He made one defensive tackle and two tackles on special teams.
Dallas Cowboys (Second Time)
In October 1995, the Cowboys brought Darryl back. They wanted him to help improve their special teams units. He was part of the team that won Super Bowl XXX. Even though he was not active for that specific game, he was a Super Bowl champion.
He returned to the Cowboys again in 1997. He played in 12 games that season.
Seattle Seahawks
In December 1997, Darryl joined the Seattle Seahawks. He played on special teams in the last two games of that season. The next year, he decided not to continue playing football. He was released by the Seahawks in June 1998.
