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Darryl Oliver
No. 45
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born (1964-07-13) July 13, 1964 (age 62)
Palatka, Florida, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight194 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolPalatka
CollegeMiami (1982–1986)
NFL draft1987: 11th round, 297th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Games played2
Receptions1
Receiving yards2
Return yards90
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Darryl Hiram Oliver (born July 13, 1964) is an American former professional football running back who played for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes.

Early life

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Oliver was born on July 13, 1964, in Palatka, Florida.[1] He attended Palatka High School in Palatka and was a third-team All-State recipient his senior year.[2][3] Oliver rushed for 1,064 yards and 11 touchdowns before he committed to play college football at the University of Miami.[4]

College career

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Oliver played college football for the Miami Hurricanes from 1982 to 1986.[2] He was a four-year letterman from 1983 to 1986.[2] Oliver played in 45 games, recording 882 rushing yards, five touchdowns, 49 receptions for 430 yards and 233 return yards.[5] In his redshirt freshman year, he was a member of the team when Miami claimed the national championship.[6]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
5 ft 10 in
(1.78 m)		194 lb
(88 kg)		32+1⁄2 in
(0.83 m)		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		4.63 s1.63 s2.72 s4.40 s28 in
(0.71 m)		9 ft 3 in
(2.82 m)		12 reps
All values from Pro Day[7]

Seattle Seahawks

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Oliver was selected in the eleventh round, with the 297th overall selection, by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1987 NFL draft.[8] On August 25, 1987, he was released by the team.[9]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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On August 28, 1987, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed Oliver.[10] On September 4, he was waived by the team.[11]

Atlanta Falcons

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On September 23, 1987, Oliver signed with the Atlanta Falcons as a replacement player.[12] He played in two games, rushing once for no gain and catching one pass for two yards.[1] Oliver also returned five kicks for 90 yards.[1] On October 19, he was released by the team.[2]

New York Jets

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On May 18, 1988, Oliver signed with the New York Jets.[2] He was released on August 2.[13]

References

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  1. 1 2 3 "Darryl Oliver Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 29, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Darryl Oliver Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved August 29, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Palatka Dominates 3A All-State Football Team". Indian River Press Journal. December 29, 1981. p. 19. Retrieved August 29, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Palatka's Brinson: Now it's his turn". The Florida Times-Union. October 27, 1982. p. 31. Retrieved August 29, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Darryl Oliver College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved August 29, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Miami topples No. 1 Nebraska". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Associated Press. January 3, 1984. p. 13.
  7. ↑ "Darryl Oliver RAS". RAS.Football. Retrieved August 29, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Joining Seahawks fulfills a dream for Pitt's Woods". Spokane Chronicle. April 29, 1987. p. 13. Retrieved August 29, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Seahawks trade unhappy Essink". The Bellingham Herald. August 26, 1987. p. 29. Retrieved August 29, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Transactions". The Miami Herald. August 29, 1987. p. 32. Retrieved August 29, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Bears make change from turf to grass". The Orlando Sentinel. September 4, 1987. p. 25. Retrieved August 29, 2026.
  12. ↑ Sheeley, Glenn (September 24, 1987). "Strikebreakers don't arrive in style at Falcons' camp". The Atlanta Journal. p. 65. Retrieved August 29, 2026.
  13. ↑ Palladino, Ernie (August 2, 1988). "Walton mulls switch in defensive backfield". Mount Vernon Argus. p. 33. Retrieved August 29, 2026.
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