15 Facts About Darnell Stapleton

Darnell Robert Stapleton was born on September 21,1985 and is an American professional football coach and former offensive lineman who is the assistant offensive line coach for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League.

Darnell Stapleton played college football for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and won Super Bowl XLIII with the Pittsburgh Steelers, whom he signed with as an undrafted free agent in 2007.

Darnell Stapleton started 11 games in 2004, and was a first-team All-Northeast Football Conference selection and a preseason NJCAA Honorable Mention All-American.

Darnell Stapleton was awarded the David Bender Trophy, given to the team's best offensive lineman.

Darnell Stapleton was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Pittsburgh Steelers following the 2007 NFL draft.

Darnell Stapleton made the Steelers' 53-man roster in his rookie season but was inactive for every regular season and playoff game.

In 2008, Darnell Stapleton was a reserve for the first four games of the season, before starting the final 12 games at right guard in place of an injured Kendall Simmons.

Darnell Stapleton started the team's three playoff games, including the Super Bowl XLIII victory over the Arizona Cardinals.

Darnell Stapleton did not play in the team's first three preseason games in 2009 before being placed on injured reserve on August 31,2009, with a knee injury.

Darnell Stapleton was not offered a tender by the team as a restricted free agent following the season.

Darnell Stapleton signed to play with the United Football League's Florida Tuskers in July 2010.

Darnell Stapleton signed with the New England Patriots on August 9,2010.

Darnell Stapleton coached the offensive and defensive lines at Montclair Kimberly Academy for the 2012 season.

Darnell Stapleton was supposed to be an offensive line coach for the 2014 Setters season, however on July 16,2014, he announced that he would be joining the Bucknell University Bison for their 2014 season.

On February 15,2024, Darnell Stapleton was hired by the Washington Commanders as their assistant offensive line coach under head coach Dan Quinn.