33 Facts About Darron Lee

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Darron Lee was born on October 18,1994 and is an American football linebacker who is a free agent.

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Darron Lee played college football at Ohio State and was drafted by the New York Jets in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft.

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Darron Lee has played for the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, and Las Vegas Raiders.

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Darron Lee was named first-team Associated Press Division II All-state as he accounted for over 1,700 yards of offense and 21 touchdowns and recorded five interceptions.

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Darron Lee was rated the 29th-best safety in the nation and received four-star status from Scout.

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Darron Lee played in two games as a true freshman in 2013 before suffering an injury, which caused him to receive a medical redshirt.

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Darron Lee was named the Defensive MVP of the 2015 Sugar Bowl after he recorded seven tackles and two sacks.

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On January 2,2016, Darron Lee announced his decision to forgo his remaining eligibility and enter the 2016 NFL Draft through a statement released via Twitter.

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At the NFL scouting combine, Darron Lee solidified his position as a potential first round pick by putting up solid numbers in the combine drills.

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Darron Lee finished first among all linebackers in the 40-yard dash and broad jump, finished third among linebackers in the short shuttle, and finished fifth among linebackers in the vertical jump.

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On March 11,2016, Darron Lee participated at Ohio State'a pro day, but opted to stand on his combine numbers and only performed positional drills.

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Darron Lee attended pre-draft visits with multiple teams, including the Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, New York Jets, and Minnesota Vikings.

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Darron Lee was ranked as the second best outside linebacker prospect in the draft by DraftScout.

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Darron Lee was the second linebacker drafted in 2016, behind Georgia outside linebacker Leonard Floyd.

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Darron Lee received more snaps than starting inside linebacker Erin Henderson in the season-opener, although head coach Todd Bowles maintained that Darron Lee would remain a backup.

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Darron Lee finished his rookie season in 2016 with 73 combined tackles, three pass deflections, and one sack in 13 games and nine starts.

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Darron Lee started six consecutive games to end the season after Erin Henderson was placed on the Non-Football Injury list on October 22,2016 and remained inactive for the remainder of the season.

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Darron Lee received an overall grade of 38.8 from Pro Football Focus and was the lowest graded rookie linebacker in the league due to his inability to handle pass coverage.

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Darron Lee entered training camp slated as a starting inside linebacker after the Jets opted not to re-sign Erin Henderson.

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Darron Lee made his first solo sack on Bills' quarterback Tyrod Taylor in the first quarter.

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On December 3,2017, Darron Lee was suspended by head coach Todd Bowles for one-game for being late to practice.

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Darron Lee was suspended for the Jets' Week 13 victory at the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Darron Lee received two fines for roughing the passer penalties that were both on Jay Cutler against the Dolphins and received a fine for an excessive face mask and a late hit.

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Darron Lee finished the season with 94 combined tackles, three pass deflections, and three sacks in 15 games and 15 starts.

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Darron Lee entered camp as a starting inside linebacker and was named the starter to begin the regular season.

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Darron Lee began the season alongside Avery Williamson and starting outside linebackers Josh Martin and Jordan Jenkins.

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Darron Lee made his first career interception off a pass attempt by Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford, that was originally intended for running back Theo Riddick, and returned it for a 36-yard touchdown in the third quarter.

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On May 3,2019, the Jets declined the fifth-year option on Darron Lee's contract, making him a free agent in 2020.

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Darron Lee was reinstated from suspension on October 6,2020.

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On November 2,2020, Darron Lee was signed to the Buffalo Bills practice squad.

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On June 17,2021, Darron Lee signed with the Las Vegas Raiders.

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Darron Lee was placed on injured reserve on August 24,2021.

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On June 4,2017, Darron Lee was involved in a verbal altercation with a woman at the Governors Ball Music Festival on Randall's Island.