Darrick Forrest Explained

Darrick Forrest
Current Team:Washington Commanders
Number:22
Position:Safety
Birth Date:22 May 1999
Birth Place:Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lb:200
High School:Walnut Ridge (Columbus)
College:Cincinnati (2017–2020)
Draftyear:2021
Draftround:5
Draftpick:163
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
  • First-team All-AAC (2019)
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Tackles
Statvalue1:124
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:2
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:1
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Statvalue5:9
Statlabel6:Interceptions
Statvalue6:4
Statlabel7:Touchdowns
Pfr:ForrDa00

Darrick Forrest Jr. (born May 22, 1999) is an American football safety for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Cincinnati Bearcats and was drafted by Washington in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL draft.

Early years and college career

Forrest was born on May 22, 1999, and attended Walnut Ridge High School in Columbus, Ohio.[1] A 3-star recruit, Forrest committed to play college football at Cincinnati over offers from Ball State, Bowling Green, Eastern Michigan, Miami (OH), Ohio, Toledo, and Youngstown State.[2]

Professional career

Forrest was drafted by the Washington Football Team in the fifth round (163rd overall) of the 2021 NFL draft.[3] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021.[4] He was placed on injured reserve on September 1, 2021.[5] He was activated on November 2, 2021.[6]

In Week 1 of the 2022 season against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Forrest had his first career start and recorded five tackles, two deflected passes, a forced fumble, and a game-sealing interception, which was the first of his career, late in the fourth quarter.[7] In Week 10, Forrest recorded an interception and a fumble recovery in Washington's 32-21 upset victory over the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles.[8] [9] Before the Week 11 game, Forrest was made the starting free safety taking over for Bobby McCain.[10] Forrest recorded his third career interception in Washington's 23–10 victory over the Houston Texans.[11] He finished the 2022 season with 88 tackles, four interceptions, nine pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery over 17 games (starting 11 of them).[12]

On October 10, 2023, Forrest was placed on injured reserve for a shoulder injury.[13]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Blackledge . Steve . September 5, 2019 . Buddies from Walnut Ridge to square off when Ohio State football meets Cincinnati . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20210502010849/https://www.buckeyextra.com/sports/20190905/buddies-from-walnut-ridge-to-square-off-when-ohio-state-football-meets-cincinnati . May 2, 2021 . May 2, 2021 . BuckeyeXtra.
  2. Web site: Darrick Forrest, 2017 Cornerback . August 31, 2022 . Rivals.com.
  3. Web site: Clark . Dave . May 1, 2021 . NFL Draft: Darrick Forrest, UC Bearcats safety, selected by Washington in fifth round . May 2, 2021 . cincinnati.com . The Cincinnati Enquirer.
  4. Web site: Stackpole . Kyle . May 13, 2021 . Washington Signs 2021 Draft Class . May 13, 2021 . WashingtonFootball.com.
  5. Web site: Manning . Bryan . September 2, 2021 . Washington places rookie Darrick Forrest on IR, re-signs veteran linebacker . September 2, 2021 . Washington Football Wire . USA Today.
  6. Web site: November 2, 2021 . Washington activates Darrick Forrest, places Chase Roullier on Injured Reserve . May 14, 2023 . WashingtonFootball.com.
  7. Web site: Selby . Zach . September 13, 2022 . Darrick Forrest stepped up in first career start . September 16, 2022 . Commanders.com.
  8. Web site: Finlay . JP . November 14, 2022 . Commanders shock the NFL with incredible win over Eagles . May 14, 2023 . NBC Sports Washington.
  9. Web site: November 15, 2022 . Commanders-Eagles Stats & Snaps . December 3, 2022 . Commanders.com.
  10. Web site: Manning . Bryan . November 20, 2022 . Bobby McCain is now the Commanders' slot corner . November 20, 2022 . USAToday.com.
  11. Web site: November 21, 2022 . Commanders-Texans Stats & Snaps . December 3, 2022 . Commanders.com.
  12. Web site: Selby . Zach . February 26, 2023 . Commanders position review Safety . March 27, 2023 . Commmanders.com.
  13. Web site: Commanders place Darrick Forrest, Jeremy Reaves on IR among multiple roster moves. Commanders.com. October 10, 2023. October 10, 2023. Zach. Selby.