Daryn Colledge facts for kids
Colledge with the Packers in 2011
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| Position: | Guard | ||||||
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| Born: | February 11, 1982 Fairbanks, Alaska, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 308 lb (140 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | North Pole (AK) | ||||||
| College: | Boise State | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2006 / Round: 2 / Pick: 47 | ||||||
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Daryn Wayne Colledge was born on February 11, 1982. He is a former American football player. Daryn played as an offensive guard for nine seasons. He was part of the National Football League (NFL). Colledge played college football for the Boise State Broncos. The Green Bay Packers picked him in the 2006 NFL draft. He won Super Bowl XLV with the Packers. They beat the Pittsburgh Steelers. After that, he played for the Arizona Cardinals and Miami Dolphins.
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Growing Up in Alaska
Daryn Colledge was born in Fairbanks, Alaska. He grew up in a town called North Pole, Alaska. He went to North Pole High School. There, he was a first-team all-state defensive lineman. He played for the Patriots team.
College Football Career
Colledge played college football at Boise State University. This university was part of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) at the time. He was a starter for the Boise State Broncos for four years. His coach was Dan Hawkins.
Daryn was chosen for the All-WAC team twice. He was also named a College Football News All-American in 2004 and 2005. In 2003, he was a second-team selection as a sophomore. Colledge was one of many Boise State players drafted into the NFL. In college, he played as an offensive tackle.
Playing in the NFL
Daryn Colledge was picked by the Green Bay Packers. This happened in the second round of the 2006 NFL draft. He was the 47th player chosen overall. He was the highest-ever player drafted from Alaska. When he joined the Packers, he changed from offensive tackle to offensive guard.
Green Bay Packers Years
Colledge played for the Green Bay Packers for five seasons. In his last season with them, in 2010, the Packers won Super Bowl XLV. They beat the Pittsburgh Steelers with a score of 31–25. After this big win, Daryn became a free agent. This meant he could sign with any team.
Arizona Cardinals Years
On July 29, 2011, Colledge announced he would join the Arizona Cardinals. He signed a five-year contract with them. He played three seasons for the Cardinals. In March 2014, the Cardinals decided to release him.
Miami Dolphins Years
On June 30, 2014, the Miami Dolphins signed Daryn Colledge. He joined them as a free agent. He signed a one-year contract. After the 2014 season, Colledge decided to retire from professional football.
Life After Football
On March 22, 2016, Daryn Colledge announced a new path. He joined the Idaho Army National Guard. During his time in the National Guard, he flew Black Hawk UH-60 helicopters. He also served one tour in Afghanistan.
After finishing his service, Colledge returned to Boise State. This is his old college. In November 2021, he became the director of development. He also became the Varsity B coordinator.
