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10 things to know about Texans cornerback Ronald Darby

Mar 21, 2025 at 10:55 AM

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Born and raised in Oxon Hill, Maryland
Shares the same January 2 birthday as actor Cuba Gooding, Jr., actress Kate Bosworth and musician Doug Robb (lead singer of Hoobastank)
In track and field, won a bronze medal in the 200 meters at the 2011 World Youth Championships, and finished fourth in the 100 meters
At Potomac High School, played with future NFL cornerback Tavon Young
Went to Florida State, where he played 35 career games and logged 78 total tackles with a pair of interceptions over 3 seasons
Won a BCS National Title at Florida State in 2013
Was a college teammate of fellow Texan Mario Edwards, Jr.
Picked in 2nd round of 2015 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills
In 10 NFL seasons, has eight career interceptions in 118 games played with six different teams
Won a Super Bowl ring with the 2017 Philadelphia Eagles

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