Darrick Brownlow
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||
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| Born: | December 28, 1968 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. | ||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 237 lb (108 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Cathedral (Indianapolis, Indiana) | ||||||
| College: | Illinois (1987–1990) | ||||||
| NFL draft: | 1991: 5th round, 132nd pick | ||||||
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Darrick Dewayne Brownlow (born December 28, 1968) is an American former professional
Early life
Brownlow attended
As a sophomore, he was named the starter at
As a senior, despite mid-season back and ankle injuries, he finished with 155 tackles (second in the conference), 2 interceptions, 4 passes defensed, one sack and one fumble recovery. He became only the fifth player in school history to receive
defensive MVP award, after making 9 tackles, one interception and one fumble recovery.He finished second in the school's All-time tackle list with 459. He was named by the media to the Illini 1980s All-Decade Team.
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys (first stint)
Brownlow was selected by the
Buffalo Bills
On March 11,
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On September 1, 1992, he was claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[6] He started the last four games of the 1992 season.
On August 31,
Los Angeles Raiders
In 1994, he signed as a free agent with the Los Angeles Raiders and was released on July 14.[8]
Dallas Cowboys (second stint)
On July 19,
Washington Redskins
On March 16,
Chicago Bears
On July 19, 1997, he was signed by the Chicago Bears as a free agent.[10] He was released on August 13.[11] He retired after never missing a game.
Personal life
Brownlow currently resides in Indianapolis with his wife and three kids. Upon retiring from the
References
- ^ "Colorado LB Wins Butkus Award". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "1991 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ "Cowboys". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Cowboys sign Cornish, but lose Hendrix". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Bucs Bring Back 5 From Waivers". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "RAIDERS : Rathman Set to Sign for Two Years". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Prodigal linebacker back in Dallas". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Marshall's Loss Proves Mangum's Gain". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2020.[permanent dead link]