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|name =Darrell Shropshire |
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|Birthplace=[[Kershaw, SC]] |
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|currentteam =Arizona Rattlers |
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|College=[[University of South Carolina|South Carolina]] |
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|currentnumber =99 |
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|Position=[[Defensive tackle]] |
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|currentpositionplain =[[Defensive Line|Defensive Lineman]] |
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|DraftedYear=2005 |
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|DraftedRound=7/ Pick 241 |
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|birthplace =Kershaw, South Carolina |
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|years=2005-''present'' |
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|weight =301 |
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|debutyear =2008 |
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|debutteam =Arizona Rattlers |
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|college =[[South Carolina Gamecocks football|South Carolina]] |
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* [[Arizona Rattlers]] (2008 - present) |
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|status =Exempt |
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|statweek =17 |
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|statseason =2008 |
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|statlabel1 =[[Tackle (football move)|Tackles]] |
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|statvalue1 =8 |
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|statlabel2 =[[Quarterback sack|Sacks]] |
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|statvalue2 =1.5 |
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|statlabel3 =Forced [[fumble]]s |
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'''Darrell Shropshire''' (born [[March 18]], [[1983]] in [[Kershaw, South Carolina|Kershaw]], [[South Carolina]]) is an [[United States of America|American]] [[arena football]] [[Defensive Line|defensive lineman]] who currently plays for the [[Arizona Rattlers]] of the [[Arena Football League]]. He was drafted in the [[2005 NFL Draft#Round seven|seventh round (241st overall)]] of the [[2005 NFL Draft]] by the [[Atlanta Falcons]]. He played [[college football]] at the [[South Carolina Gamecocks football|University of South Carolina]]. |
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==Early years== |
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'''Darrell Shropshire''' (born [[March 18]], [[1983]]) is an American football defensive tackle who currently plays in the [[NFL]] for the [[Atlanta Falcons]]. Shropshire grew up in the town of [[Kershaw, SC]] and attended Andrew Jackson High School, where he starred for the football team, playing defensive end, running back and tight end. Shropshire also starred on the Basketball team, playing center. After high school, Shropshire attended Coffeyville Community College in [[Coffeyville, KS]] for two years before returning to his home state and transferring to the [[University of South Carolina]] in [[Columbia, SC]] for the 2003 season. |
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Shropshire attended [[List of high schools in South Carolina#Lancaster County|Andrew Jackson High School]], where he played [[defensive end]], [[running back]] and [[tight end]]. He also played [[Center (basketball)|center]] on the [[basketball]] team. |
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==College career== |
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As a Gamecock, Shropshire started all 12 games as a junior at defensive tackle racking up 35 total tackles (17 solo), with four tackles for loss, four quarterback hurries, and four pass break ups. As a senior, Shropshire had 28 total tackles (19 solo), 4.5 tackles for a loss, and one quarterback hurry. |
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Shropshire attended Coffeyville Community College. He was named First-team [[Junior College]] All-America and rated the #7 prospect in the ''SuperPrep'' JUCO Top 100. He was named the 2002 Defensive MVP of the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference. He recorded 54 tackles and six sacks his freshman season and 67 tackles and six sacks during his sophomore season before transferring to South Carolina. While at Coffeyville Community College, he played for Jeff Leiker, who is a current Arizona Rattlers assistant [[Head Coach]]/[[Offensive Coordinator]]. |
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During his first season at South Carilina in [[2003 NCAA Division I-A football season|2003]], he started all 12 games at defensive tackle. He recorded 35 total tackles (17 solo), with four tackles for loss, four quarterback hurries, and four pass break ups. He had a season-high five-tackle performance against [[Arkansas Razorbacks|Arkansas]]. As a senior in [[2004 NCAA Division I-A football season|2004]], Shropshire made 28 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, and a quarterback hurry. While at South Carolina, he majored in Sport and Entertainment Management. |
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Darrell is also well-known by his fellow teammates to be an deterrant when it comes to romantic relationships. Due to his childhood experience, Darrell is still in the recovery process from bullying and abusive relationships. He was also diagnosed in 2007 with chronic nocturesis, a rare condition in men of his age. |
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==Professional career== |
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===National Football League=== |
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Shropshire was selected by the [[Atlanta Falcons]] in the [[2005 NFL Draft#Round seven|seventh round (241st overall)]] of the [[2005 NFL Draft]]. |
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he played two seasons, with the Atlanta Falcons. As a rookie in 2005, he played in 10 games, recording 13 tackles (eight solo), two sacks, and two passes defended. Before being waived on September 1, 2007, he played in all four 2007 preseason games, registering four tackles and a half a sack. In 2006, Shropshire played in 13 games for the Falcons, starting one, and recorded eight tackles (six solo), one sack, and four passes defended. |
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===Arena Football League=== |
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On December 14, 2007 Shropshire signed with the [[Arizona Rattlers]] of the [[Arena Football League]].<ref>[http://www.arenafan.com/teams/?page=transactions&team=21 ArenaFan Online : Arizona Rattlers - Team Transactions]</ref> On March 27, he was placed on [[injured reserve]].<ref>[http://www.arenafan.com/teams/?page=transactions&team=21 ArenaFan Online : Arizona Rattlers - Team Transactions]</ref> On April 24, he was actived from injured reserve and returned to the team.<ref>[http://www.arenafan.com/teams/?page=transactions&team=21 ArenaFan Online : Arizona Rattlers - Team Transactions]</ref> In [[2008 Arena Football League season|2008]], he played in eight regular season games for the Rattlers. On August 11, 2008, he was placed on the exempted list by the Rattlers.<ref>[http://www.arenafan.com/teams/?page=transactions&team=21 ArenaFan Online : Arizona Rattlers - Team Transactions]</ref> |
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==Notes== |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.nfl.com/players/darrellshropshire/profile?id=SHR466369 Profile] at [[National Football League|NFL.com]] |
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* [http://www.arenafan.com/players/Darrell_Shropshire-10717/ Profile at ArenaFan] |
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* [http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=7417 Atlanta Falcons profile] at [[ESPN.com]] |
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Darrell Shropshire (born March 18, 1983 in Kershaw, South Carolina) is an American arena football defensive lineman who currently plays for the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League. He was drafted in the seventh round (241st overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons. He played college football at the University of South Carolina.
Early years
Shropshire attended Andrew Jackson High School, where he played defensive end, running back and tight end. He also played center on the basketball team.
College career
Shropshire attended Coffeyville Community College. He was named First-team Junior College All-America and rated the #7 prospect in the SuperPrep JUCO Top 100. He was named the 2002 Defensive MVP of the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference. He recorded 54 tackles and six sacks his freshman season and 67 tackles and six sacks during his sophomore season before transferring to South Carolina. While at Coffeyville Community College, he played for Jeff Leiker, who is a current Arizona Rattlers assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator.
During his first season at South Carilina in 2003, he started all 12 games at defensive tackle. He recorded 35 total tackles (17 solo), with four tackles for loss, four quarterback hurries, and four pass break ups. He had a season-high five-tackle performance against Arkansas. As a senior in 2004, Shropshire made 28 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, and a quarterback hurry. While at South Carolina, he majored in Sport and Entertainment Management.
Professional career
National Football League
Shropshire was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the seventh round (241st overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft.
he played two seasons, with the Atlanta Falcons. As a rookie in 2005, he played in 10 games, recording 13 tackles (eight solo), two sacks, and two passes defended. Before being waived on September 1, 2007, he played in all four 2007 preseason games, registering four tackles and a half a sack. In 2006, Shropshire played in 13 games for the Falcons, starting one, and recorded eight tackles (six solo), one sack, and four passes defended.
Arena Football League
On December 14, 2007 Shropshire signed with the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League.[1] On March 27, he was placed on injured reserve.[2] On April 24, he was actived from injured reserve and returned to the team.[3] In 2008, he played in eight regular season games for the Rattlers. On August 11, 2008, he was placed on the exempted list by the Rattlers.[4]