Frank Darby Explained

Frank Darby
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:8 September 1997
Birth Place:Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lb:200
High School:Lincoln (Jersey City)
College:Arizona State (2016–2020)
Draftyear:2021
Draftround:6
Draftpick:187
Pastteams:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:2
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:29
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Pfr:D/DarbFr00

Frank Darby (born September 8, 1997) is an American professional football wide receiver. He played college football at Arizona State.

Early life

Darby grew up in Jersey City, New Jersey and attended Lincoln High School. Darby was named first-team All-State in 2016 as a senior after 35 receptions for 957 yards and 10 touchdowns on offense and 27 tackles, one interception and three forced fumbles on defense.[1] Darby was rated a three star recruit and initially committed to play college football at Iowa.[2] After initially not qualifying to sign with Iowa due to a low SAT score, he chose Arizona State over offers from Rutgers and Boston College.[3]

College career

Darby redshirted his true freshman season.[4] He finished his redshirt sophomore season with 21 catches for 421 yards and two touchdowns.[5] As a redshirt junior, he caught 31 passes for 616 yards and eight touchdowns.[6] Darby was limited by injury as a senior and appeared in two of the Sun Devils' four games in the COVID-19 shortened Pac-12 Conference season, catching six passes for 46 yards and one touchdown.[7] [8] Darby finished his collegiate career with 1,317 receiving yards on 67 receptions with 13 touchdowns.[9]

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

Darby was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the sixth round with the 187th pick in the 2021 NFL draft.[10] He signed his four-year rookie contract with Atlanta on June 15, 2021.[11] Darby made his NFL debut in Week 5 against the New York Jets, playing on special teams.[12] He caught a 14-yard pass from Josh Rosen for his first career reception on November 14, 2021, in a 43–3 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in Week 10.[13]

On August 30, 2022, Darby was waived by the Falcons and re-signed to the practice squad.[14] [15] He was promoted to the active roster on November 23, 2022.[16]

On August 14, 2023, Darby was waived by the Falcons.[17] On October 3, 2023, he was signed to the Falcons practice squad.[18] His contract expired when the teams season ended January 7, 2024.

San Francisco 49ers

On July 27, 2024, Darby signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers.[19] He was waived with an injury designation on August 12.[20]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hunt . Todderick . May 18, 2016 . Lincoln coach explains why Frank Darby picked Arizona State over Rutgers, BC . February 2, 2021 . NJ.com.
  2. Web site: Perez . Braulio . February 3, 2016 . WR Frank Darby does not sign with Iowa, waiting on SAT score per Lincoln coach . February 2, 2021 . NJ.com.
  3. Web site: May 18, 2016 . 2016 3-star WR Frank Darby commits to ASU . February 2, 2021 . The Arizona Republic.
  4. Web site: Haller . Doug . December 5, 2019 . The pride of Lincoln High: How Frank Darby danced his way from Jersey City to Arizona State . February 2, 2021 . The Athletic.
  5. Web site: Haller . Doug . August 29, 2020 . For now, receiver Frank Darby remains set on reaching his goals at Arizona State . February 2, 2021 . The Athletic.
  6. Web site: October 22, 2020 . ASU football: Frank Darby looking to step into role as Sun Devils lead receiver . February 2, 2021 . The Arizona Republic.
  7. Web site: Haller . Doug . January 5, 2021 . Frank Darby on Arizona State's future and his decision to leave: Exit interview . February 2, 2021 . The Athletic.
  8. Web site: Villanova . Patrick . December 22, 2020 . From Jersey City to Arizona State, Frank Darby declares for NFL Draft . February 2, 2021 . The Jersey Journal.
  9. Web site: Gossen . Rachel . January 30, 2021 . Frank Darby shows why scouts are eyeing him with catch in Senior Bowl . February 2, 2021 . ArizonaSports.com.
  10. Web site: May 4, 2021 . Falcons draft bio: Frank Darby, WR, Arizona State . May 6, 2021 . The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
  11. Web site: Falcons Sign Five Draft Picks . July 29, 2021 . Pro Football Rumors.
  12. Web site: Frank Darby 2021 Game Logs. Pro-Football-Reference.com. November 18, 2021.
  13. Web site: Falcons' Frank Darby: First NFL catch Sunday. CBSSports.com. RotoWire. November 15, 2021. November 18, 2021.
  14. Web site: Falcons announce initial 53-man roster heading into 2022 regular season. Bair, Scott. AtlantaFalcons.com. August 30, 2022.
  15. Web site: Falcons add eight more players to practice squad. McElhaney, Tori. Bair, Scott. AtlantaFalcons.com. August 31, 2022.
  16. Web site: Falcons Sign WR Frank Darby to Active Roster; What's His Role?. Brener, Jeremy. SI.com. November 23, 2022.
  17. Web site: BREAKING: Falcons Cut WR Frank Darby with Injury Designation. Flick, Daniel. SI.com. August 14, 2023.
  18. Web site: Frank Darby: Joins Falcons' practice squad .
  19. Web site: 49ers Sign Wide Receiver; Waive CB Kemon Hall. 49ers.com. July 27, 2024. July 28, 2024.
  20. Web site: 49ers Sign Wide Receiver, Waive/Injured Wide Receiver Frank Darby . 49ers.com . 12 August 2024.

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