Domonique Foxworth facts for kids
Foxworth with the Baltimore Ravens in 2009
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||||
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| Born: | March 27, 1983 Oxford, England |
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| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 180 lb (82 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Western Tech (Catonsville, Maryland) | ||||||||||
| College: | Maryland | ||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2005 / Round: 3 / Pick: 97 | ||||||||||
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Domonique Foxworth (born March 27, 1983) is a former American football player. He played the cornerback position in the National Football League (NFL). A cornerback is a defensive player who tries to stop the other team's receivers from catching the ball.
Foxworth played college football for the University of Maryland. He was later drafted by the Denver Broncos in 2005. He also played for the Atlanta Falcons and the Baltimore Ravens. After his football career, he became a sports commentator and writer.
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Early Life and School
Domonique Foxworth was born in Oxford, England. His father was serving in the United States Army there. When he was old enough for kindergarten, his family moved to Maryland.
He played football in high school at Western Tech in Catonsville, Maryland. He was a star player and was named to the All-Metro and All-Baltimore County first teams by The Baltimore Sun newspaper.
College Football Career
Foxworth finished high school early and started at the University of Maryland in 2001. He played for the college's team, the Terrapins.
He was a key player for the team, starting in every game from 2001 until September 2004. He was so good that he received All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) honors three times. This award is given to the best players in the conference.
Professional NFL Career
Joining the NFL
In the 2005 NFL draft, the Denver Broncos chose Foxworth in the third round. He was the 97th player picked overall. This was the start of his professional career in the NFL.
He played for the Broncos for three seasons. In 2008, he was traded to the Atlanta Falcons. After one season in Atlanta, he signed with the Baltimore Ravens in 2009.
Injuries and Retirement
Sadly, Foxworth's career was cut short by injuries. During a practice in 2010, he tore the ACL in his knee. This is a serious injury for an athlete, and it made him miss the entire season.
He tried to come back in 2011, but his knee problems continued. After playing in only two games, the Ravens placed him on the injured reserve list, which ended his season. In May 2012, Foxworth announced he was retiring from professional football.
Working for the Players
Even while he was playing, Foxworth was a leader off the field. He became involved with the NFL Players Association (NFLPA). The NFLPA is a group that represents and protects the rights of all NFL players.
In 2007, his teammates on the Broncos elected him as a player representative. The next year, he became the youngest vice president of the NFLPA's Executive Committee. After he retired from playing, he was elected president of the NFLPA in 2012.
Life After Football
Going Back to School
After retiring from the NFL, Foxworth decided to continue his education. He went to the famous Harvard Business School. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA), which is an advanced degree in business.
New Career in Sports Media
Foxworth now has a successful career as a sports commentator and writer. He works for ESPN and writes for The Undefeated, a website that explores sports, race, and culture.
He has appeared on many ESPN shows, including First Take, Get Up!, and Debatable. He also hosts his own ESPN podcast called The Domonique Foxworth Show.
Helping the Community
Foxworth has always been dedicated to helping others. While playing for the Denver Broncos, he worked with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. He helped raise money for the Darrent Williams Memorial Teen Center. The center was named after his teammate Darrent Williams, who was tragically killed.
He also started a group called Baltimore BORN Inc. This organization helps high school boys from low-income families by giving them resources and support. For his charity work, he received an award from the Baltimore Sun Media Group in 2010.
