Darnerien shares his inspiring journey getting drafted into the NFL as a walk-on from a Historically Black College & University (HBCU), provides insight on what it takes to make it and sustain a career in the NFL, and memories playing with former teammate and Washington Redskin's legend, Sean Taylor!

0:00 Interview Intro

0:30 Becoming a Football Player

6:49 Being a College Walk-on at Delaware State University

15:03 Getting Selected in the 2001 NFL Draft

17:28 Most Memorable Moment in the NFL

19:45 Understanding the Business Side is a Key to an NFL Career

24:13 Playing Against the Toughest Defenders

26:00 Difference Between How the NFL is Played Today in Compared to the 2000's

29:21 Memories Playing with Redskin's Legend, Sean Taylor

33:28 Advice to High School Athletes Seeking a College Scholarship, College Athlete trying to make it to the NFL, and Words of Advice to Rookies in the NFL

44:00 Perspective on Top High School Recruits Expressing Interest to Attend HBCUs

47:29 Benefits of Living in the D.C. Metropolitan Area 

50:32 Plans in 2021

54:55 Closing Remarks