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 was born on April 18, 1978. He is a former American football player. Delvin played as a defensive back, which is a player who tries to stop the other team from catching the ball or running with it. He played for teams like the Baltimore Ravens and Denver Broncos in the National Football League (NFL). Delvin also played in another league called the Arena Football League (AFL) for the Colorado Crush. Before playing professionally, he was a college football star at Jacksonville State University. There, he was named an All-American, which means he was one of the best players in the country.
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Delvin Hughley's Early Life and High School
Delvin Hughley grew up in Anniston, Alabama. He went to Anniston High School. Delvin was a very active student and athlete. He earned a "letter" in four different sports. This means he was a top player in football, basketball, track, and tennis.
High School Football Career
Even though he was good at many sports, Delvin only played high school football in his senior year. Despite playing for just one year, he was excellent. He was chosen for the All-County team. He also received an All-State Honorable Mention. This means he was recognized as one of the best players in the entire state of Alabama.
College Football Success
After high school, Delvin Hughley went to Jacksonville State University. He quickly became a key player for their football team. He was a starter for all four years he played there. Being a "starter" means he was one of the main players on the field from the beginning of games.
Becoming an All-American
During his time at Jacksonville State, Delvin became an All-American defensive back. This is a big honor for college athletes. It means he was recognized as one of the best defensive backs in college football across the whole country.
Professional Football Journey
After college, Delvin Hughley hoped to play in the NFL. In 2001, he signed with the Baltimore Ravens. He joined them as an "undrafted free agent." This means no team picked him during the NFL Draft, but he was still able to sign a contract and try out for a team.
Playing in the NFL and AFL
Delvin played for the Baltimore Ravens in 2001. Later that year, he moved to the Denver Broncos, where he played through 2002. After his time in the NFL, Delvin also played in the Arena Football League (AFL). The AFL was a different kind of football played indoors on a smaller field. He played for the Colorado Crush in the AFL from 2003, and then again from 2005 to 2008.
