Last Updated: 15 Mar, 2023 | Views: 29
Age: 30
Profession: Sports Men
Other Profession(s): Football player
Famous For: An American Football Player
Higher Education: Graduated
About (Profile/Biography)
Darren Waller is a talented American football tight end who plays for the Las Vegas Raiders in the NFL. Darren Waller has been established as one of the top players in his position, with his size and athleticism making him a difficult matchup for opposing defenses. Waller has also been open about his struggles with addiction and advocates for mental health and addiction recovery.
Darren Waller Career:
Darren Waller NFL Debut: In the 2016 season for the Baltimore Ravens. He played primarily on special teams in his rookie year, appearing in 12 games and catching two passes for 18 yards. His first catch in the NFL came in a game on October 16, 2016, against the New York Giants.
2015: Waller was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL draft's sixth round. Waller spent his rookie season on the practice squad.
2016: Waller appeared in 12 games for the Ravens, primarily playing on special teams. He caught two passes for 18 yards.
2018: Waller was reinstated by the NFL and signed with the Raiders. He played in four games for the team, catching six passes for 75 yards.
2019: Waller emerged as a key player for the Raiders, starting all 16 games and catching 90 passes. He was named the team's Offensive MVP.
2020: Waller had another strong season for the Raiders, catching 107 passes for 1,196 yards and nine touchdowns. Waller was named to his first Pro Bowl.
Darren Waller Awards:
Las Vegas Raiders' Offensive MVP
First Pro Bowl after the 2020 season
Waller was named the NFL Players Association's Community MVP for Week 14
Ed Block Courage Award
Darren Waller controversies:
Suspension for substance abuse: Waller was suspended for the entire 2017 NFL season for violating the league's substance abuse policy.
Addiction struggles: Waller has been open about his struggles with addiction, including alcohol and drugs.
DUI arrest: In 2019, Waller was arrested for DUI in Los Angeles.
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