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Daryl Worley

Not to be confused with Darryl Worley.

Daryl Worley (born February 22, 1995) is an American professional football cornerback for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at West Virginia, and was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the third round of the 2016 NFL draft.

Daryl Worley
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Worley with the Ravens in 2022
No. 35 – Tennessee Titans
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1995-02-22) February 22, 1995 (age 29)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:William Penn Charter School
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
College:West Virginia (2013–2015)
NFL draft:2016 / round: 3 / pick: 77
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 13, 2024
Total tackles:314
Sacks:2.0
Fumble recoveries:1
Interceptions:5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

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Worley attended the William Penn Charter School and was a standout receiver and safety for head coach Jeff Humble. As a receiver, he earned first-team honors during his junior and senior seasons.

As a defensive back, he earned first-team honors as a senior. He was an All-Southeastern Pennsylvania First-team defensive back and 2-time Penn Inter-Ac League First-team football player. He was rated as Southeastern Pennsylvania's top cornerback by the Philadelphia Inquirer coming out of high school.[1]

College recruiting information
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40‡ Commit date
Daryl Worley
S 		Philadelphia, Pennsylvania William Penn Charter School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 4.48 Jul 31, 2012 
Star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN grade: 77
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 33 (S)   Rivals: 51 (Safety)  247Sports: 60 (Safety)  ESPN: 97 (S)
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "West Virginia Football Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved March 12, 2013.
  • "2013 West Virginia Football Commits". Scout.com. Retrieved March 12, 2013.
  • "ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 12, 2013.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved March 12, 2013.
  • "2013 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved March 12, 2013.

College career

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Worley attended West Virginia University where he played for the Mountaineers from 2013 to 2015. As a true freshman, he played in 11 games and started 5 games. He was primarily used on special teams and finished the season with 45 tackles (36 solo and 3 tackles-for-loss) and 1 interception. He was also second on the team with five pass breakups.

As a sophomore, he started in all 11 games for the Mountaineers. He led the team with 3 interceptions. He was also the fifth-leading tackler on the team with 52 tackles (44 solo and 4.5 tackles-for-loss) and also recorded 4 pass breakups. He was named the Iron Mountaineer honoree for excellence in the weight room. His three interceptions tied him for 11th in the Big 12 Conference.

As a junior, Worley earned 1st Team All-Big 12 honors after finishing among the nation's leaders with 6 interceptions and 12 pass breakups. He also recorded 49 tackles (46 solo and 2 tackles-for-loss) and forced 2 fumbles on the year.[1] Despite a recommendation from the NFL Draft Advisory Committee to return to school, Worley decided to forgo his final season of eligibility and enter the 2016 NFL draft.[2]

Professional career

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The Carolina Panthers selecting Worley at the 2016 NFL Draft
Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+3⁄4 in
(1.85 m) 		204 lb
(93 kg) 		33+3⁄8 in
(0.85 m) 		10+1⁄4 in
(0.26 m)		 4.58 s 1.58 s 2.65 s 4.15 s 6.98 s 35.5 in
(0.90 m)		 10 ft 3 in
(3.12 m)		 14 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[3][4][5]

Carolina Panthers

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Worley was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the third round (77th overall) of the 2016 NFL draft.[6] On May 10, 2016, the Panthers signed Worley to a four-year, $3.23 million contract that included a signing bonus of $783,684.[7]

 
Worley with the Panthers in 2016

He opened the 2016 NFL season as third on the cornerback depth chart, behind veteran Bené Benwikere and fellow rookie James Bradberry. After Julio Jones had 300 receiving yards over the Panthers in Week 4 of the NFL season, primarily against Benwikere and Worley, Benwikere was released.[8] This made Bradberry the number one starting cornerback, Worley the number two, and fellow rookie Zack Sanchez the number three.[9] Worley steadily improved throughout the year and finished the season ranked as the twelfth best cornerback against the run by respected analytical site Pro Football Focus.[10]

In 2017, he appeared in 15 games with 14 starts at right cornerback. He was declared inactive in the fourth game against the New England Patriots. He collected 64 tackles (4 for loss), 2 interceptions, 10 passes defensed, one sack and one quarterback hit.

Philadelphia Eagles

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On March 9, 2018, the Panthers agreed to trade Worley to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for wide receiver Torrey Smith.[11] The deal became official on March 14, 2018.[12]

On April 15, 2018, the Philadelphia Police Department arrested Worley for driving under the influence, disorderly conduct, and violation of the uniform firearms act. Worley was found by police passed out in his vehicle while blocking a highway that was near a team facility. It was reported the arrest was at 6AM and police were required to use a taser on Worley after he became combative.[13] On April 16, 2018, the Philadelphia Eagles officially released Worley due to his arrest.[14][15]

Oakland Raiders

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On April 23, 2018, the Oakland Raiders signed Worley to a one-year, $630,000 contract at the league minimum.[16] He was suspended the first four games of 2018 for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse and the Personal Conduct Policy.[17] In Week 6 against the Seattle Seahawks, Worley made 5 tackles and intercepted quarterback Russell Wilson. He was placed on injured reserve on December 24, 2018.[18] He finished the season playing in 10 games with nine starts, recording 33 tackles, seven passes defensed and one interception.

 
Worley (#20, right) participating in a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams in 2019.
 
Worley with the Oakland Raiders in 2019

On March 7, 2019, the Raiders placed a second-round restricted free agent tender on Worley.[19] In week 9 against the Detroit Lions, Worley recorded a one-handed interception off Matthew Stafford, that was intended for wide receiver Kenny Golladay in the endzone during the 31–24 win.[20] In Week 15, he missed the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars with a neck injury. He started 15 games at left cornerback, totaling 58 tackles, one interception, 8 passes defensed and one fumble recovery. He also played defensive snaps at safety and slot cornerback.

Dallas Cowboys

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On April 29, 2020, the Dallas Cowboys signed Worley to a one-year, $3 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $1 million.[21] Throughout training camp, Worley competed to be the starting right cornerback against Anthony Brown and rookie Trevon Diggs. He was also used at the safety position.[22] In the third game against the Seahawks, the Cowboys were forced to start him at left cornerback opposite Diggs, after Chidobe Awuzie was placed on the injured reserve with a hamstring injury, joining Brown who was already on injured reserve with a rib injury. He struggled in his 4 straight starts and was often targeted in coverage by the opposing teams. In the sixth game against the Arizona Cardinals, he was benched after giving up an 80-yard touchdown reception to wide receiver Christian Kirk, while being in zone coverage. His defensive snaps were limited the rest of the way, until being released on October 28, 2020, as part of a roster purge that included free agency acquisitions Dontari Poe and Everson Griffen.[23] He posted 13 tackles and one pass defensed in 7 appearances with 4 starts.

Buffalo Bills

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On November 3, 2020, Worley was signed to the practice squad of the Buffalo Bills.[24] He was elevated to the active roster on November 14, 2020, for the team's week 10 game against the Arizona Cardinals, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[25]

Las Vegas Raiders

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On December 9, 2020, Worley was signed by the Las Vegas Raiders off the Bills' practice squad, to provide depth with injuries suffered by Damon Arnette, Lamarcus Joyner and Johnathan Abram.[26] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on December 18, 2020.[27] and activated on December 30, 2020.[28] He appeared in 2 games with one start, making 8 tackles and 2 passes defensed. He wasn't re-signed after the season.

Arizona Cardinals

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On July 26, 2021, Worley signed with the Cardinals.[29] He was released on August 31, 2021.[30]

Detroit Lions

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On September 15, 2021, Worley was signed to the Lions practice squad.[31] He was promoted to the active roster on September 22, 2021.[32] He was released on October 26, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad. He was released on November 4, 2021.

Baltimore Ravens

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On December 21, 2021, Worley was signed to the Baltimore Ravens practice squad.[33] He was brought back by the Ravens on August 8, 2022.[34] He was released on August 30, 2022 and signed to the practice squad the next day.[35][36] He was promoted to the active roster on September 17. He was waived on September 27 and re-signed to the practice squad.[37] He was promoted back to the active roster on October 8, then released again three days later and re-signed to the practice squad.[38][39] He was promoted back to the active roster on October 22. He was placed on injured reserve on December 10 before being activated again on January 7. He was named a starter at cornerback in the season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals, making 5 tackles and 2 passes defensed, while helping to defend wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase. He appeared in 8 games with one start during the season.

On February 15, 2023, Worley re-signed with the Ravens.[40] He was released on August 29, 2023 and re-signed to the practice squad.[41][42] Worley was elevated to the active roster on September 9, 2023.[43] He was promoted to the active roster three days later.[44] He was placed on injured reserve on October 7, and later activated on November 4.

Worley re-signed with the Ravens on July 26, 2024.[45] He was released on August 27.[46]

Tennessee Titans

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On November 5, 2024, Worley was signed to the Tennessee Titans practice squad, following a number of injuries to the Titans' defensive backfield.[47] Worley had three game day elevations, including his first start with the Titans on Week 12's win against the Houston Texans, substituting at safety for a sick Amani Hooker. He was promoted to the active roster on November 29.[48][49] Worley started as cornerback on Week 13's loss against the Washington Commanders, recording a notable 17 tackles.[50]

NFL career statistics

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck PD Int Yds Avg Lng TD FF FR
2016 CAR 16 11 88 63 25 1.0 9 1 22 22 22.0 0 0 0
2017 CAR 15 14 64 50 14 1.0 10 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
2018 OAK 10 9 33 30 3 0.0 7 1 16 16 16.0 0 0 0
2019 OAK 15 15 58 51 7 0.0 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
2020 BUF 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
DAL 7 4 14 12 2 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
LV 2 1 8 5 3 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2021 DET 3 0 2 0 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
BAL 1 0 5 5 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022 BAL 8 1 8 6 2 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 BAL 12 2 12 8 4 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024 TEN 4 2 22 10 12 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 94 59 314 240 74 2.0 41 5 38 38 38.0 0 0 1

References

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