Donald Strickland
 Strickland in the 2011 NFL season. |
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| No. 30 New York Jets | |
| Cornerback | |
| Personal information | |
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| Date of birth: November 24, 1980 | |
| Place of birth: San Francisco, California | |
| Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | Weight: 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Colorado | |
| NFL Draft: 2003 / Round: 3 / Pick: 90 | |
| Debuted in 2003 for the Indianapolis Colts | |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: Active | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NFL statistics as of Week 16, 2011 | |
| Tackles | 248 |
| Interceptions | 2 |
| Pass deflections | 23 |
| Sacks | 3.0 |
| Forced Fumbles | 6 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
Donald Darell Strickland (born November 24, 1980) is an American football cornerback for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Colorado.
Strickland has also played for the Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, and San Diego Chargers.
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[edit] Early years
Strickland attended Archbishop Riordan High School in San Francisco, California. As a senior at Riordan, Strickland was a standout All-League running back. His uncle, Raymond Bell, played at UCLA and his cousin, Herb Ward, played at Southern California and in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys. Strickland’s father, Donald, is a retired photographer for the NBC affiliate, KNTV-11 in the Bay Area.
[edit] College career
Strickland attended the University of Colorado. Strickland was a key part in the Buffaloes' run to a Big XII championship in 2001. He had 78 tackles and two interceptions, both returned for touchdowns. In 2002 he had 86 tackles, and one interception returned 95 yards for a touchdown.
[edit] Professional career
[edit] Indianapolis Colts
Strickland started for the Indianapolis Colts from 2003 until the first game of 2005 when he injured himself.
[edit] Philadelphia Eagles
He was picked up by the Philadelphia Eagles later that season, playing in three games. The Eagles waived Strickland during the 2006 training camp.
[edit] San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers acquired him as a free agent on October 31, 2006. The 49ers released Strickland on February 26, 2007, but re-signed him on March 6, 2007 to a one-year deal. He re-signed with the 49ers on March 21, 2008 to a one-year contract.
[edit] New York Jets
An unrestricted free agent in the 2009 offseason, Strickland signed with the New York Jets on March 25. He was released on March 5, 2010.
[edit] San Diego Chargers
Strickland signed with the San Diego Chargers on March 12, 2010. After one season in San Diego, he was released on July 28, 2011.[1]
[edit] Second stint with Jets
On July 30, 2011, Strickland was re-signed by the New York Jets.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ "Chargers release WR Buster Davis as camp opens; Turner impressed with rookie QB Tolzien". Associated Press (Washington Post). http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/chargers-release-wr-buster-davis-as-camp-opens-turner-impressed-with-rookie-qb-tolzien/2011/07/28/gIQAFF25fI_story.html. Retrieved 29 July 2011.[dead link]
- ^ Vrentas, Jenny. "Jets bring back cornerback Donald Strickland". Newark Star-Ledger. http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/07/jets_bring_back_cornerback_don.html. Retrieved 30 July 2011.
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- 1980 births
- Living people
- Sportspeople from San Francisco, California
- Players of American football from California
- African American players of American football
- American football cornerbacks
- Colorado Buffaloes football players
- Indianapolis Colts players
- Philadelphia Eagles players
- San Francisco 49ers players
- New York Jets players
- San Diego Chargers players
