16 Facts About Daryl Washington

Daryl Lewis Washington was born on October 9,1986 and is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League.

Daryl Washington played college football for the TCU Horned Frogs, and was selected by the Cardinals in the second round of the 2010 NFL draft.

Daryl Washington was named all-district defensive player of the year after he totaled 168 tackles with four sacks as a senior.

Daryl Washington was selected to play in the Texas-Oklahoma Oil Bowl All-Star Game.

Daryl Washington recorded 16 tackles for the season.

Daryl Washington started the 2008 Poinsettia Bowl and posted six tackles and three pass breakups in TCU's victory over Boise State.

Daryl Washington started at middle linebacker in 2009 and established himself as one of the leaders TCU's defense, which was one of the best in the nation.

Daryl Washington was named one of 12 semifinalists for the 2009 Butkus Award.

Daryl Washington was ranked as the fourth best outside linebacker available in the draft by Sports Illustrated and was ranked the fifth best outside linebacker by DraftScout.

In 2010, Daryl Washington had 78 tackles, one sack, one forced fumble, and one interception that he fumbled.

Daryl Washington agreed to a six-year contract extension on September 6,2012.

Daryl Washington was suspended by the NFL in May 2014 before being conditionally reinstated on April 25,2017.

On May 30,2014, Daryl Washington was suspended indefinitely for violating the league's substance policy again.

Daryl Washington was conditionally reinstated on April 25,2017, but was released by the Cardinals a month later.

On May 3,2013, Daryl Washington was arrested in Phoenix, Arizona on two counts of aggravated assault from an incident on May 1,2013 involving his 27-year-old ex-girlfriend with whom he shares a daughter.

Daryl Washington was sentenced to one-year of supervised probation on April 23,2014.