Donald Strickland Explained

Donald Strickland
Number:30, 33, 27
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:24 November 1980
Birth Place:San Francisco, California, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lbs:185
High School:San Francisco (CA) Archbishop Riordan
College:Colorado
Draftyear:2003
Draftround:3
Draftpick:90
Pastteams:
Highlights:
  • Second-team All-Big 12 (2002)
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:263
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:4.0
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:5
Statlabel4:Pass deflections
Statvalue4:24
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Statvalue5:2
Pfr:StriDo20

Donald Darell Strickland (born November 24, 1980) is a former American football cornerback. He was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round of the 2003 NFL draft.[1] He played college football at the University of Colorado Boulder.

Strickland has also played for the Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, San Diego Chargers, and New York Jets.

Early life

Strickland attended Archbishop Riordan High School in San Francisco, California. As a senior at Riordan, Strickland was a standout All-League running back. His uncle, Raymond Bell, played at UCLA and his cousin, Herb Ward, played at Southern California and in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys. Strickland's father, Donald, is a retired photographer for the NBC affiliate, KRON-4 in the Bay Area.

College career

Strickland attended the University of Colorado. Strickland was a key part in the Buffaloes' run to a Big 12 Conference Championship in 2001. He had 78 tackles and two interceptions, both returned for touchdowns. In 2002, he had 86 tackles, and one interception returned 95 yards for a touchdown.

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

Strickland started for the Indianapolis Colts from 2003 until the first game of 2005 when he injured himself.

Philadelphia Eagles

He was picked up by the Philadelphia Eagles later that season, playing in three games. The Eagles waived Strickland during the 2006 training camp.

San Francisco 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers acquired him as a free agent on October 31, 2006. The 49ers released Strickland on February 26, 2007, but re-signed him on March 6, 2007, to a one-year deal. He re-signed with the 49ers on March 21, 2008, to a one-year contract.[2]

New York Jets (first stint)

An unrestricted free agent in the 2009 offseason, Strickland signed with the New York Jets on March 25.[3] He was released on March 5, 2010.[4]

San Diego Chargers

Strickland signed with the San Diego Chargers on March 12, 2010.[5] After one season in San Diego, he was released on July 28, 2011.[6]

New York Jets (second stint)

On July 30, 2011, Strickland was re-signed by the Jets.[7]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
IND11 8 48 33 15 0.0 0 2 43 0 24 3 1 0 0 0
IND4 4 20 15 5 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
IND1 0 7 6 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0
PHI3 0 13 11 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
SFO3 3 4 3 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
SFO13 4 45 33 12 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0
SFO14 3 38 28 10 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 0
NYJ9 2 26 22 4 2.0 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0
SDG16 0 23 19 4 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0
NYJ15 1 39 34 5 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0
89 25 263 204 59 4.0 5 2 43 0 24 24 5 0 0 0

Playoffs

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
IND3 3 18 15 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
NYJ2 1 6 6 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
5 4 24 21 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2003 NFL Draft Listing . March 28, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. News: 49ers maintain CB depth, re-sign Strickland to one-year deal. March 21, 2008. ESPN.com. January 20, 2013.
  3. News: New York Jets sign veteran cornerback Donald Strickland. March 25, 2009. nj.com. January 20, 2013.
  4. News: As expected, Jones, Strickland released. March 5, 2010. ESPN.com. January 20, 2013.
  5. News: San Diego Chargers Sign CB Donald Strickland. March 12, 2010. boltsfromtheblue.com. January 20, 2013.
  6. News: Chargers release WR Buster Davis as camp opens; Turner impressed with rookie QB Tolzien. Associated Press. The Washington Post. July 29, 2011.
  7. Web site: Vrentas. Jenny. Jets bring back cornerback Donald Strickland. Newark Star-Ledger. July 30, 2011.