Darry Beckwith

Darry Douglas Beckwith, Jr. (born May 15, 1987) is a former gridiron football linebacker. He was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at LSU.

Darry Beckwith
No. 48
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1987-05-15) May 15, 1987
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:242 lb (110 kg)
Career information
College:LSU
Undrafted:2009
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:1
Sacks:--
INTs:--
Player stats at NFL.com

He has also been a member of the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints.

His cousin Kendell Beckwith is a rookie linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and will begin his NFL career during the 2017 season.

Early years

Beckwith played high school football at Parkview Baptist High School in Baton Rouge, LA.[1]

Professional career

Pre-draft

Leading up to the 2009 NFL Draft, Beckwith was considered a second-round prospect at one point.[2]

San Diego Chargers

After not being selected in the 2009 NFL Draft, Beckwith was signed as an undrafted free agent by the San Diego Chargers. He was waived on September 5 during final roster cuts, and subsequently re-signed to the practice squad on September 6. His practice squad contract expired at the end of the 2009 season. Beckwith signed a future contract with the team on February 10, 2010.

Indianapolis Colts

Beckwith spent two seasons in San Diego before signing with the Indianapolis Colts on August 1, 2011. He was waived the following day.

New Orleans Saints

Beckwith spent time on the New Orleans Saints practice team in 2012.[3]

Toronto Argonauts

On March 20, 2013, Beckwith signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was released by the Argonauts on May 2, 2013.

References
  1. "Darry Beckwith". rivals.com. Retrieved April 29, 2013.
  2. "2009 NFL Draft Rankings". DraftCountdown.com. Retrieved August 24, 2008.
  3. "Darry Beckwith Roster Listing". NFL.com. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
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