Donald Strickland

Donald Darell Strickland (born November 24, 1980) is a former American football cornerback. He was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft.[1] He played college football at the University of Colorado Boulder.

Donald Strickland
Strickland with the Jets in 2011
No. 30, 33, 27
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1980-11-24) November 24, 1980
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:San Francisco (CA) Archbishop Riordan
College:Colorado
NFL draft:2003 / Round: 3 / Pick: 90
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:263
Sacks:4.0
Forced fumbles:5
Pass deflections:24
Interceptions:2
Player stats at PFR

Strickland has also played for the Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, San Diego Chargers, and New York Jets.

Early life

Strickland attended Archbishop Riordan High School in San Francisco, California. As a senior at Riordan, Strickland was a standout All-League running back. His uncle, Raymond Bell, played at UCLA and his cousin, Herb Ward, played at Southern California and in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys. Strickland's father, Donald, is a retired photographer for the NBC affiliate, KRON-4 in the Bay Area.

College career

Strickland attended the University of Colorado. Strickland was a key part in the Buffaloes' run to a Big 12 Conference Championship in 2001. He had 78 tackles and two interceptions, both returned for touchdowns. In 2002, he had 86 tackles, and one interception returned 95 yards for a touchdown.

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
5 ft 10 in
(1.78 m)		 187 lb
(85 kg)		 30+1⁄8 in
(0.77 m)		 9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		4.53 s1.57 s2.63 s4.04 s6.98 s35+1⁄2 in
(0.90 m)		10 ft 1 in
(3.07 m)		16 reps
All values from NFL Combine.[2]

Indianapolis Colts

Strickland started for the Indianapolis Colts from 2003 until the first game of 2005 when he injured himself.

Philadelphia Eagles

He was picked up by the Philadelphia Eagles later that season, playing in three games. The Eagles waived Strickland during the 2006 training camp.

San Francisco 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers acquired him as a free agent on October 31, 2006. The 49ers released Strickland on February 26, 2007, but re-signed him on March 6, 2007, to a one-year deal. He re-signed with the 49ers on March 21, 2008, to a one-year contract.[3]

New York Jets (first stint)

An unrestricted free agent in the 2009 offseason, Strickland signed with the New York Jets on March 25.[4] He was released on March 5, 2010.[5]

San Diego Chargers

Strickland signed with the San Diego Chargers on March 12, 2010.[6] After one season in San Diego, he was released on July 28, 2011.[7]

New York Jets (second stint)

On July 30, 2011, Strickland was re-signed by the Jets.[8]

NFL career statistics
Legend
Bold Career high

Regular season
Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2003IND 1184833150.0024302431000
2004IND 44201550.00000000000
2005IND 107610.00000030000
PHI 30131120.00000001000
2006SFO 334310.00000000000
2007SFO 1344533120.01000050000
2008SFO 1433828100.00000051000
2009NYJ 92262242.02000021000
2010SDG 160231941.01000021000
2011NYJ 151393451.01000040000
8925263204594.05243024245000

Playoffs
Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2003IND 33181530.00000000000
2009NYJ 216600.00000020000
54242130.00000020000

References
  1. "2003 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  2. "Donald Strickland, Colorado, CB, 2003 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com.
  3. "49ers maintain CB depth, re-sign Strickland to one-year deal". ESPN.com. March 21, 2008. Retrieved January 20, 2013.
  4. "New York Jets sign veteran cornerback Donald Strickland". nj.com. March 25, 2009. Retrieved January 20, 2013.
  5. "As expected, Jones, Strickland released". ESPN.com. March 5, 2010. Retrieved January 20, 2013.
  6. "San Diego Chargers Sign CB Donald Strickland". boltsfromtheblue.com. March 12, 2010. Retrieved January 20, 2013.
  7. "Chargers release WR Buster Davis as camp opens; Turner impressed with rookie QB Tolzien". The Washington Post. Associated Press. Retrieved July 29, 2011.
  8. Vrentas, Jenny. "Jets bring back cornerback Donald Strickland". Newark Star-Ledger. Retrieved July 30, 2011.
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