Kenneth Darby
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| Tampa Bay Buccaneers — No. 33 | |
| Running back | |
| Date of birth: December 26, 1982 | |
| Place of birth: Huntsville, Alabama | |
| Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | Weight: 211 lb (96 kg) |
| National Football League debut | |
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| 2007 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers | |
| Career history | |
| College: Alabama | |
| NFL Draft: 2007 / Round: 7 / Pick: 246 | |
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Kenneth Darby (born December 26, 1982 in Huntsville, Alabama) is an American football running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Buccaneers in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Alabama.
[edit] Early years
Darby attended S. R. Butler High School in Huntsville, Alabama.
[edit] College career
Kenneth Darby played his college ball at the University of Alabama. He was a fan favorite and great leader. He first saw action his freshman year in 2003 under former coach Mike Shula. He played sparingly behind former runningbacks Shaud Williams and Ray Hudson. However, during his limited playing time that year, he did show flashes of brilliance. 2004 served as Ken Darby's coming out year. With the graduation of Shaud Williams and starter Ray Hudson falling to injury, Darby sprung into action. Although taking over the starting role five games into the season, Darby still rushed for over 1,100 yards. Unfortunately, due an injury at the end of the season, Darby was unable to play in the Music City Bowl. The Tide finished 6-6 that year. In his junior year of 2005, the Crimson Tide had high hopes of a great season. Darby came in as a preseason All-SEC player after a long, hard summer of recovery from his injury. He rushed for over 1,200 yards and finished the season as one of the top runners in the SEC. That year, the Crimson Tide finished 10-2 with a victory over the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the Cotton Bowl.In 2006, Darby entered the season as one of the top three running backs in the nation. He also needed just over 1,000 yards rushing to surpass Shaun Alexander as Alabama's career rushing leader. However, due to a shaky offensive line and less than stellar play calling, he only rushed for a little over 800 yards. Ken fell short of the record and finished the season without a rushing touchdown. The Crimson Tide finished 6-6 with a loss to Oklahoma State in the Independence Bowl. Shortly there after, Darby was selected to play in the Senior Bowl.
[edit] Professional career
Ken Darby was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the seventh round. He had 15 carries for 84 yards on August 10th, 2007 in the Buccaneers preseason opening win 13-10 over the New England Patriots.
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