David Irons
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Position: | Cornerback | ||||
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Born: | Camden, New Jersey, U.S. | October 9, 1982||||
Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||
Weight: | 188 lb (85 kg) | ||||
Career information | |||||
High school: | Dacula (Dacula, Georgia) | ||||
College: | Auburn | ||||
NFL draft: | 2007 / Round: 6 / Pick: 194 | ||||
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David Irons Jr. (born October 9, 1982) is a former
.Irons also played for the
College career
Butler Community College
Irons began his college career at Butler Community College in 2001 but was unable to play that season due to a knee injury and resulting surgery. In the 2002 season, he recorded 45 tackles and two interceptions. In 2003, he helped lead the BCC Grizzlies to an NJCAA National Championship with 59 tackles, three interceptions, and nine pass breakups.
Auburn
After moving on to Auburn in 2004, David again injured his knee in pre-season practice and did not play in the Tigers'
Professional career
Atlanta Falcons
In 2008, Irons was placed on season-ending
Personal
His brother Kenny Irons, was a teammate at Auburn and was selected in the 2nd round (49th overall) of the 2007 draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. He is the nephew of Gerald Irons and Leroy Jackson and he is the cousin of Grant Irons, Jarrett Irons and Paul Irons.[3]
References
- ^ "2007 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
- ^ "Birds Part Ways with Irons". Archived from the original on 2009-07-31. Retrieved 2009-07-28.
- ^ Schlabach, Mark (2006-08-25). "Irons brothers take long road to collegiate success". ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved 2007-11-26.