Franco Harris Football League
12-13-2116
#21|Nijrell Darby Running Back
Retired (1982, Age 30)
BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
Total Rating B   Help Conditioning 95%
Status Deceased (02-15-2014) Potential C-
Age at Death 62 Born 01-21-1953 in Rusk, TX
Drafted Round 2, Pick 51 (1976) Experience 7 Years (132 Wks)
College Michigan State College, 1976 Salary 620 ($1108.926M/2116 $)
OFFENSE DEFENSE SPEC TEAMS
Throw Power D+ Catching C+ Pass Cover F  Kick Power C-
Throw Acc D+ Pass Blocking C+ Run Cover D- Kick Acc D-
Carrying A- Run Blocking C  Tackling C- Kick Return C 
        Pursuit B-    
PHYSICAL MENTAL DEXTERITY
Speed B+ Stamina B+ Execution C  Agility C+
Strength C- Health D+ Aggressiveness A  Hands B 
Jumping B+     Attitude B- Break Tackle B 
ROLES
QB D+ C C- DT D+ SS C- K F  GUN C 
WR C+ G C- DE D  FS C- P D- KR C+
HB/TB B  T C- ILB D+ CB C- LS D+ KRB C 
FB B- TE C  OLB D+ H C- HT B- KOS F 
Year Team G GS ATT ATT/G YDS AVG YDS/G STUF SYDS FUM LOST TD 1ST 1ST% LNG
1976 PHX 16 15 336 21.0 1765 5.3 110.3 9 -15 4 2 12 78 23.2 67
1977 PHX 15 15 328 21.9 1445 4.4 96.3 12 -19 3 1 6 68 20.7 44
1978 PHX 13 13 295 22.7 1420 4.8 109.2 5 -8 2 1 5 62 21.0 66
1979 NYA 16 10 312 19.5 1415 4.5 88.4 14 -29 4 2 5 70 22.4 39
1980 NYA 13 13 204 15.7 891 4.4 68.5 14 -32 2 1 6 49 24.0 57
1981 NYA 16 16 306 19.1 1236 4.0 77.2 17 -29 4 2 9 65 21.2 38
1982 CAL 8 5 107 13.4 452 4.2 56.5 5 -9 1 1 2 16 15.0 48
Total   97 87 1888 19.5 8624 4.6 88.9 76 -141 20 10 45 408 21.6 67

Career Transactions
DateTransaction
02-28-1983Nijrell Darby has retired from football.
11-08-1982The Calgary Bronze Tigers have waived Nijrell Darby.
09-06-1982The Calgary Bronze Tigers have acquired Nijrell Darby from the waiver wire.
08-16-1982The New York Trojans have moved Hubbard Frank to the active roster.
08-16-1982The New York Trojans have waived Nijrell Darby.
08-09-1982The New York Trojans have moved Donte' Ladd, Earl Wood, Bob Richey, Jermaine Hunter, Chris Wilson, Jamie Negus, Bucky Johnson, Ernie Pitts, Lee Wells, and Glen Lehr to the active roster. The New York Trojans have moved Jim Mote, Bobby Clemons, Bam Caywood, Joe Fischer, Carlton Frutig, Dave Young, Ryan Mayes, Nijrell Darby, Don Sweeney, Luther Daney, Forey George, and Dave Coleman to the inactive roster.
09-07-1981The New York Trojans have moved Nijrell Darby, Chris McClain, and Ryan Mayes to the active roster.
08-24-1981The New York Trojans have moved Joe Fischer and Jermaine Hunter to the active roster. The New York Trojans have moved Angie Thomas and Nijrell Darby to the inactive roster.
12-01-1980The New York Trojans have moved Dick Johnson, Dave Coleman, and Nijrell Darby to the active roster. The New York Trojans have moved Artie Brumm, Cris Stoops, and Paul Bodenheim to the inactive roster.
11-10-1980The New York Trojans have moved Ryan McAfee to the active roster. The New York Trojans have moved Nijrell Darby to the inactive roster.
11-09-1980Nijrell Darby of the New York Trojans is injured with a mild concussion and is expected to be out for approximately 7 days.
09-01-1980The New York Trojans have moved Nijrell Darby and Carlton Frutig to the active roster. The New York Trojans have moved Carl Thornbladh and Glen Lehr to the inactive roster.
08-11-1980The New York Trojans have moved Pudge Pregulman and Paul Bodenheim to the active roster. The New York Trojans have moved Nijrell Darby and Kyle Iman to the inactive roster.
01-27-1980The New York Trojans have placed Nijrell Darby on the Injured Reserve list for the remainder of the season.
01-27-1980The New York Trojans have moved Nijrell Darby to the inactive roster.
01-20-1980Nijrell Darby of the New York Trojans is injured with a lower back muscle strain and is expected to be out for approximately 21 days.
09-10-1978Nijrell Darby of the Phoenix Outlaws is injured with an ankle ligament sprain and is expected to be out for approximately 22 days.
10-02-1977Nijrell Darby of the Phoenix Outlaws is injured with a knee contusion and is expected to be out for approximately 11 days.
08-15-1976The Phoenix Outlaws have moved Dave Coleman and Nijrell Darby to the active roster. The Phoenix Outlaws have moved Reno "Train Robber" Roberts and Doug Ritchey to the inactive roster.