Darryl Wren facts for kids
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||
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| Born: | January 25, 1967 Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 188 lb (85 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Will Rogers (Tulsa) | ||||
| College: | Pittsburg State (1986—1990) | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 1991 / Round: 3 / Pick: 82 | ||||
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Daryl Tyrone Wren (born January 25, 1967) is a former American football player. He played as a defensive back for the New England Patriots in the National Football League (NFL). He was chosen by the Buffalo Bills in the 1991 NFL draft. Before joining the NFL, he played college football at Pittsburg State University.
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Early Life and School
Daryl Tyrone Wren was born on January 25, 1967. His hometown is Tulsa, Oklahoma. When he was in high school, he went to Will Rogers High School in Tulsa.
College Sports Career
Daryl Wren was a key player for the Pittsburg State Gorillas football team. He played there from 1986 to 1990. He earned a "letterman" award in football in 1986, 1988, 1989, and 1990. This award means he was a top athlete on the team.
Track and Field Success
Wren was also a talented track and field athlete. In 1987, he was part of the Gorillas' 4x100 meter relay team. This team won the national championship for the NAIA.
Football Achievements
As a junior in 1989, he was named first-team All-MIAA. This means he was one of the best players in his college conference. In his senior year (1990), he continued to shine. He made 47 tackles, caught four interceptions, and broke up ten passes. For the second year in a row, he was named first-team All-MIAA.
Wren set a school record at Pittsburg State. He had 13 interceptions during the regular season. He also caught five interceptions in postseason games. This made him the player with the most career interceptions in school history.
Professional Football Career
Daryl Wren was picked by the Buffalo Bills in the 1991 NFL draft. He was the 82nd player chosen overall. He officially joined the team on July 13, 1991.
Time with the Buffalo Bills
Unfortunately, Wren faced some challenges early in his NFL career. He was placed on injured reserve on August 26, 1991. This meant he couldn't play for the entire 1991 season due to an injury. He also missed the whole 1992 season. He was on the reserve/physically unable to perform list. This list is for players who are not ready to play because of an injury. The Bills released him on August 30, 1993.
Playing for the New England Patriots
The New England Patriots picked up Wren on August 31, 1993. He played in 12 games for the Patriots in 1993. He started five of those games. During this season, he made 35 tackles and caught three interceptions.
After the season, he became a free agent. This means he was free to sign with any team. He decided to re-sign with the Patriots on April 26, 1994.
Brief Trade and Return
On August 19, 1994, the Patriots traded Wren to the Seattle Seahawks. In return, the Patriots would get a draft pick for 1995. However, the trade was canceled just three days later. This happened because Wren did not pass his physical exam with the Seahawks.
He then returned to the Patriots. He played in eight games for them in 1995. He made one tackle during that season. After the 1995 season, he became a free agent again.
