History of Darren Waller in Timeline

Darren Charles Waller is an American football tight end for the New York Giants. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in 2015 after playing college football at Georgia Tech. Notably, he is the great-grandson of renowned jazz musician Fats Waller.

September 13, 1992: Darren Waller is Born

Darren Charles Waller was born on September 13, 1992.

2011: Darren Waller Redshirts at Georgia Tech

In 2011, Darren Waller redshirted his freshman season at Georgia Tech.

May 7, 2015: Darren Waller Signs With the Baltimore Ravens

On May 7, 2015, the Baltimore Ravens signed Darren Waller to a four-year, $2.39 million contract.

October 29, 2015: Darren Waller is Placed on Injured Reserve

On October 29, 2015, Darren Waller was placed on the injured reserve list.

2015: Darren Waller Enters the NFL Draft

Darren Waller decided to forgo his final year of eligibility and enter the 2015 NFL draft.

2015: Darren Waller is Drafted into the NFL

In 2015, Darren Waller was drafted into the NFL.

July 1, 2016: Darren Waller is Suspended for Violating Substance-Abuse Policy

On July 1, 2016, Darren Waller was suspended for the first four games of the season for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy.

June 30, 2017: Darren Waller is Suspended for One Year

On June 30, 2017, Darren Waller was suspended for one year without pay for again violating the substance-abuse policy.

August 11, 2017: Overdose and Substance Abuse Rehabilitation

On August 11, 2017, Darren Waller overdosed on pills. Following this incident, he entered a substance abuse rehabilitation program in Camden, Maine for 34 days.

August 7, 2018: Darren Waller is Reinstated by the NFL

On August 7, 2018, Darren Waller was reinstated by the league after completing a rehabilitation program.

September 1, 2018: Darren Waller is Waived and Signed to the Practice Squad

Darren Waller was waived on September 1, 2018, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.

November 26, 2018: Darren Waller is Signed by the Oakland Raiders

On November 26, 2018, Darren Waller was signed by the Oakland Raiders.

October 16, 2019: Darren Waller Signs Contract Extension

On October 16, 2019, Darren Waller signed a three-year contract extension with the Raiders.

October 5, 2020: Darren Waller Fined for Hosting Maskless Event

Darren Waller was fined $30,000 by the NFL on October 5, 2020 for hosting a maskless charity event.

2020: Darren Waller is Named as Pro Bowl Alternate

Darren Waller was named as an alternate to the 2020 Pro Bowl.

2020: Darren Waller Foundation Founding

In 2020, Darren Waller established the Darren Waller Foundation. The foundation focuses on aiding young individuals in preventing and overcoming addiction to drugs and alcohol, as well as offering support to them and their families throughout their journey of recovery and treatment.