Byron Darby

Byron Darby

No. 94, 72
Position	Defensive end
Personal information
Born	(1960-06-04) June 4, 1960 (age 65) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight	260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school	Inglewood (Inglewood, California)
College	USC
NFL draft	1983: 5th round, 120th overall pick
Career history
Philadelphia Eagles (1983–1986) Indianapolis Colts (1987–1988) Los Angeles Rams (1989)* Detroit Lions (1989)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Sacks 13.5 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Byron Keith Darby (born June 4, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end and tight End in the National Football League (NFL).

He played college football for the USC Trojans.^[1] In the 1983 NFL draft, he was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round.^[2] Playing for the Eagles for four years, he was released from his contract in 1987.^[3]

That year he signed with the Indianapolis Colts as a free agent, and in 1989 signed with Los Angeles Rams.^[4]

References

1. Hofmann, Rich (November 13, 1986). "Darby Crosses Line, Becomes Tight End". Philadelphia Daily News. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. p. 108. Retrieved September 10, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
2. "Eagles sign up Edgar". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Honolulu, Hawaii. May 26, 1983. p. D-2. Retrieved September 10, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
3. Hofmann, Rich (August 1, 1987). "Birds Agree to Darby's Release Request". Philadelphia Daily News. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. p. 43. Retrieved September 10, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
4. "Rams ink defensive end Bryon Darby". Staten Island Advance. Staten Island, New York. March 18, 1989. p. C4. Retrieved September 10, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.