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 professional football player. He played as a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He also served as the president of the NFL Players Association.
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Early Life and High School
Domonique Foxworth was born in Oxford, England, on March 27, 1983. His father was in the United States Army at the time. When Domonique was young, his family moved to Maryland. He has one older brother.
Foxworth played high school football at Western Tech. He was recognized as one of the best players in the area. The Baltimore Sun newspaper named him to their All-Metro and All-Baltimore County teams.
College Football Career
After finishing high school early in 2000, Foxworth went to the University of Maryland. He joined the Terrapins football team in 2001.
While playing for the Terrapins, Foxworth was a starter in every game from 2001 until September 2004. He earned All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) honors three times. The ACC is a major college sports league.
Professional Football Career
Domonique Foxworth began his professional career in the NFL. The Denver Broncos picked him in the third round of the 2005 NFL draft. He was the 97th player chosen overall.
In September 2008, the Broncos traded Foxworth to the Atlanta Falcons. He played for the Falcons for one season.
In 2009, Foxworth joined the Baltimore Ravens. During the 2010 season training camp, he suffered a serious injury. He tore his ACL in his knee, which meant he missed the entire season. His knee problems continued into 2011. The Ravens placed him on the injured reserve list after only two games, ending his season early. In May 2012, Foxworth decided to retire from playing football.
NFL Players Association Leadership
Besides playing football, Domonique Foxworth also took on important roles with the NFL Players Association (NFLPA). The NFLPA is the union for NFL players. It works to protect their rights and interests.
In 2007, the Denver Broncos players chose Foxworth to be their NFLPA player representative. The next year, he became the youngest player to be a vice president on the NFLPA Executive Committee.
In 2012, Foxworth was elected president of the NFLPA. He was chosen without anyone running against him.
Post-NFL Career
After retiring from playing football, Domonique Foxworth continued his education. While he was president of the NFL Players Association, he attended Harvard Business School. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree there.
In 2014, Foxworth became the Chief Operating Officer for the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA). This is the union for NBA basketball players. He left this position in 2015 to spend more time with his family.
Commentating and Media Career
Today, Domonique Foxworth is a well-known sports commentator and writer. He writes for The Undefeated, which is a website focused on sports, race, and culture.
He also hosts The Morning Roast on ESPN Radio with Clinton Yates and Mina Kimes. Foxworth is a regular guest on many other ESPN shows and podcasts. These include First Take, Golic and Wingo, and The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz. He also appears on Get Up! and Highly Questionable. Since September 2022, he hosts his own podcast, The Domonique Foxworth Show.
Community Service
Domonique Foxworth has always been involved in helping his community. While playing for the Denver Broncos, he worked with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. He helped raise money and plan for the Darrent Williams Memorial Teen Center. This center was named after a Broncos player who passed away. It provides a safe place for teens to learn and socialize.
Foxworth also started Baltimore BORN Inc. This organization helps high school boys from lower-income families. It gives them resources and chances to connect with others. In 2010, he received the first Tim Wheatley Award for his community service work.
