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James Darling

LB

James Darling came into the league as a 2nd-round selection (57th overall) in 1997, drafted out of Washington State. He last played in 2006 with ARI, a career spanning 10 NFL seasons. His 59.6 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 74th percentile among DEFs — solidly above average.

Size

6'1", 245#

College

Washington State

Draft

Rd 2, 57th overall (1997)

Seasons

1997–2006

2006 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
31.6

7th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

1 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.59
Pass rush×0.3-0.56
Ball skills×0.25-0.71
Run defense×0.2-0.73
Availability×0.1-1.94

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2006ARI31.61
2005ARI59.614
2004ARI67.114
2003ARI46.512
2002NYJ49.315
2001NYJ37.811
2000PHI35.612
1999PHI42.414

Career profile

Across 8 NFL seasons on file, James Darling has played in 93 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: PHI (1999–2000), NYJ (2001–2002), ARI (2003–2006).

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2004: a 67.1, in the 85th percentile among DEFs that year.

2006 splits

regular season

2006 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1SF—39.4

James Darling — common questions

What position does James Darling play?
James Darling is listed as an LB.
Which teams has James Darling played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), James Darling has played for PHI (1999–2000), NYJ (2001–2002), ARI (2003–2006).
Where did James Darling go to college?
James Darling played college football at Washington State.
When was James Darling drafted?
James Darling was selected in round 2, 57th overall, of the 1997 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has James Darling scored?
James Darling has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is James Darling's ScoutIndex Rating?
James Darling rated 31.6 for 2006, the 7th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 2, 1997

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