Kenneth Darby

Professional football running back Kenneth Darby plays for the St. Louis Rams in the National Football League. Darby was scheduled to start the November 9, 2008, game against the New York Jets after starting running back Steven Jackson was sidelined with a quad injury.ESPN.com: Rams to Start RB Darby as Jackson Continues Recovery

Darby played college football with the Alabama Crimson Tide, totaling 3,324 rushing yards and earning All-SEC honors in 2004 and 2005. After college, he was selected 246th overall in the 2007 NFL draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He made his NFL debut with the Buccaneers that year, playing a single game, catching two passes and recording 16 yards. Prior to the 2008 season, Darby was released by Tampa Bay. He then signed with the Atlanta Falcons and played with their practice squad until October 14, 2008, when he was picked up by the St. Louis Rams. Darby saw more action during the 2008 season with the Rams, playing in week seven and week eight games, but not recording any plays.Official Site of the St. Louis Rams: Kenneth Darby