Darrick Dewayne Brownlow was born on December 28,1968 and is an American former professional football linebacker who played in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Washington Redskins.
17 Facts About Darrick Brownlow
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Darrick Brownlow played college football for the Illinois Fighting Illini and was selected by the Cowboys in the fifth round of the 1991 NFL draft.
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Darrick Brownlow accepted a football scholarship from the University of Illinois.
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Darrick Brownlow had 19 defensive tackles as a backup linebacker.
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Darrick Brownlow became only the fifth player in school history to receive All-Big Ten honors in three consecutive seasons.
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Darrick Brownlow was named the Big Ten Conference Defensive Player of the Year and placed second in the balloting for the Butkus award.
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Darrick Brownlow received the 1991 Hula Bowl defensive MVP award, after making 9 tackles, one interception and one fumble recovery.
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Darrick Brownlow finished second in the school's All-time tackle list with 459.
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Darrick Brownlow was named by the media to the Illini 1980s All-Decade Team.
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Darrick Brownlow was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fifth round of the 1991 NFL draft, after dropping because concerns with his size.
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Darrick Brownlow was a backup at middle linebacker behind Jack Del Rio, making 4 defensive tackles, one blocked kick and 17 special teams tackles.
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Darrick Brownlow started the last four games of the 1992 season.
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Darrick Brownlow posted 9 defensive tackles and 11 special teams tackles.
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On July 19,1994, Darrick Brownlow signed with the Dallas Cowboys.
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Darrick Brownlow contributed to upgrade the coverage units and led the team in special teams tackles with 27.
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Darrick Brownlow received recognition as one of the best special teams players in the league at different times during his six-year career.
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Darrick Brownlow is an assistant football coach at his alma-mater, Cathedral High School.