Delvin Hughley facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive back |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | April 18, 1978 Anniston, Alabama |
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight: | 204 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Anniston (AL) |
| College: | Jacksonville State |
| Undrafted: | 2001 |
| Career history | |
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| Player stats at ArenaFan.com | |
Delvin Lamar Hughley (born April 18, 1978) is a former American football player. He played as a defensive back, which is a player who tries to stop the other team from catching passes and scoring. Delvin played for teams like the Baltimore Ravens and Denver Broncos in the National Football League (NFL). He also spent time playing in the Arena Football League (AFL) with the Colorado Crush. Before turning pro, he was an amazing college player at Jacksonville State University.
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Delvin Hughley's Early Life
Delvin Hughley grew up in Anniston, Alabama. He went to Anniston High School. While there, he was a talented athlete who played many different sports. He earned special recognition in football, basketball, track, and even tennis!
High School Sports Star
Even though he was good at many sports, Delvin only played high school football during his senior year. But he made a big impact in that one year!
- He was chosen for the All-County team, meaning he was one of the best players in his area.
- He also received an All-State Honorable Mention, showing he was recognized as one of the top players in the entire state of Alabama.
College Football Journey
After high school, Delvin went to Jacksonville State University. This is where he really shined as a football player.
Becoming an All-American
At Jacksonville State, Delvin became a starter on the football team for all four years he was there. He played so well as a defensive back that he was named an All-American. This is a huge honor given to the best college athletes in the country.
Professional Football Career
After college, Delvin Hughley wanted to play in the NFL. He wasn't chosen by a team during the NFL Draft, so he signed with the Baltimore Ravens in 2001 as an undrafted free agent. This means a team signed him even though he wasn't drafted.
Playing in the NFL and AFL
Delvin played for the Baltimore Ravens in 2001. Later that year, he joined the Denver Broncos, where he played through the 2002 season. After his time in the NFL, he moved to the Arena Football League. He played for the Colorado Crush in 2003 and then again from 2005 to 2008.
