Darrell Reid
Encyclopedia
Darrell Reid is an American football
linebacker
who is currenrly a free agent
of the National Football League
. He was signed by the Indianapolis Colts
as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football
at Minnesota
.
for the Minnesota Golden Gophers
from 2000
-2004
, where he was a four-year starter. He arrived at Minnesota as a linebacker
, but was switched to defensive tackle in 2001
. During his junior season, he led the team with 5.5 sacks. Reid switched to defensive end
in 2004
and again led Minnesota in sacks with 7.5. This effort gained him a spot on the 2004 All-Big Ten Second Team.
in goal line situations, and has played special teams.
The Footz Foundation holds several annual events for the next generation and also holds youth football camps, which also strive to teach life lessons. "I am privileged enough to have made it to the NFL. I see it as my responsibility and a blessing to be able to pay it forward. I love to help these kids out and see the smiles on their faces. There is nothing better." says Reid.
'Darrell Reid's Food Fest 2009'
Darrell Reid (Line Backer #95 Denver Broncos) and his charity the Footz Foundation will be gave traditional Thanksgiving food, including Turkeys, to 20 less fortunate Denver area families for Thanksgiving in 2009. The 3- 10 member families received additional food to help them make it through the holiday season without going hungry. The families were members of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, Wilfley Branch.
Darrell will also spoke to the kids about the importance of not giving up, both in life and on themselves. A natural leader on and off the field, he also took pictures and signed autographs.
Darrell believes in this cause and wanted to make it a special night for these kids, many of whom have had traumatic experiences and have been separated from loved ones. Now embarking on a very tough journey to start over, with some very unstable roads at times, the kids were able to draw strength and confidence from their time with Darrell. He is not just a figure head in whatever he does, he is a participant and a role model. He leads by example and rolls up his sleeves and gets involved. Darrell wants to provide a "bright spot" for the kids in the center. He wants them to know that there is always a reason to hope and believe, and to never give up. “Sometimes just bringing a smile to a child's face, and hearing laughter is gift enough - especially if it is allowing their minds to wander away from their troubles, even for a moment,” says Darrell. http://www.dreid95.com/thanksgiving.pdf
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
linebacker
Linebacker
A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen...
who is currenrly a free agent
Free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
of the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. He was signed by the Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Minnesota
Minnesota Golden Gophers football
The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers are one of the oldest programs in college football history. They compete in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision and the Big Ten Conference. The Golden Gophers have claimed six national championships and have an all time record of 646–481–44 as...
.
College career
Reid played college footballCollege football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
for the Minnesota Golden Gophers
Minnesota Golden Gophers football
The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers are one of the oldest programs in college football history. They compete in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision and the Big Ten Conference. The Golden Gophers have claimed six national championships and have an all time record of 646–481–44 as...
from 2000
2000 NCAA Division I-A football season
The 2000 NCAA Division I-A football season ended with the Oklahoma Sooners claiming their first national championship and their first conference championship since the departure of head coach Barry Switzer....
-2004
2004 NCAA Division I-A football season
The 2004 NCAA Division I-A football season ended with several undefeated teams vying for a spot in the national title game, triggering controversy. In the 2003 season, no team finished the regular season unbeaten, and five teams finished the season with one loss...
, where he was a four-year starter. He arrived at Minnesota as a linebacker
Linebacker
A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen...
, but was switched to defensive tackle in 2001
2001 NCAA Division I-A football season
The 2001 NCAA Division I-A football season ended with the University of Miami winning the national title for the fifth time.The Hurricanes were led by Larry Coker, who was in his first year as head coach after five years as Miami's offensive coordinator under Butch Davis...
. During his junior season, he led the team with 5.5 sacks. Reid switched to defensive end
Defensive end
Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years...
in 2004
2004 NCAA Division I-A football season
The 2004 NCAA Division I-A football season ended with several undefeated teams vying for a spot in the national title game, triggering controversy. In the 2003 season, no team finished the regular season unbeaten, and five teams finished the season with one loss...
and again led Minnesota in sacks with 7.5. This effort gained him a spot on the 2004 All-Big Ten Second Team.
Indianapolis Colts
Reid was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Colts, and spent time at the defensive tackle. He filled in as a fullbackFullback (American football)
A fullback is a position in the offensive backfield in American and Canadian football, and is one of the two running back positions along with the halfback...
in goal line situations, and has played special teams.
Denver Broncos
On February 28, 2009 Reid signed a three-year, $6.8 million contract with the Denver Broncos. The deal includes a $1.3 million signing bonus and Reid can earn an additional $2.8 million through sack and playing-time incentives.Darrell Reid's FOOTZ FOUNDATION 95
The mission of Darrell Reid's Footz Foundation is to educate, empower and inspire youth to believe and achieve, promoting future success through life's challenges. The foundation partners with a variety of programs that provide opportunities for leadership development and academic achievement, therevy enabling youth to positively impact their family, school and community.The Footz Foundation holds several annual events for the next generation and also holds youth football camps, which also strive to teach life lessons. "I am privileged enough to have made it to the NFL. I see it as my responsibility and a blessing to be able to pay it forward. I love to help these kids out and see the smiles on their faces. There is nothing better." says Reid.
'Darrell Reid's Food Fest 2009'
Darrell Reid (Line Backer #95 Denver Broncos) and his charity the Footz Foundation will be gave traditional Thanksgiving food, including Turkeys, to 20 less fortunate Denver area families for Thanksgiving in 2009. The 3- 10 member families received additional food to help them make it through the holiday season without going hungry. The families were members of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, Wilfley Branch.
Darrell will also spoke to the kids about the importance of not giving up, both in life and on themselves. A natural leader on and off the field, he also took pictures and signed autographs.
Darrell believes in this cause and wanted to make it a special night for these kids, many of whom have had traumatic experiences and have been separated from loved ones. Now embarking on a very tough journey to start over, with some very unstable roads at times, the kids were able to draw strength and confidence from their time with Darrell. He is not just a figure head in whatever he does, he is a participant and a role model. He leads by example and rolls up his sleeves and gets involved. Darrell wants to provide a "bright spot" for the kids in the center. He wants them to know that there is always a reason to hope and believe, and to never give up. “Sometimes just bringing a smile to a child's face, and hearing laughter is gift enough - especially if it is allowing their minds to wander away from their troubles, even for a moment,” says Darrell. http://www.dreid95.com/thanksgiving.pdf