Kenneth Darby Kenneth Darby ( born December 26 , 1982 in Huntsville , Alabama ) is an American football running back who is currently a free agent . He was originally drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft . Darby has been a member of the Atlanta Falcons and St . Louis Rams . He played college football at Alabama . Early years . Darby attended S . R . Butler High School in Huntsville , Alabama . He rushed for 4 , 674 yards during his prep career and amassed 1 , 591 yards and 20 touchdowns as a senior , when he also had 2 , 367 all - purpose yards and scored 24 times . As an outside linebacker , he recorded 77 tackles his final campaign , giving him 281 tackles in his career . College career . Kenneth Darby played his college ball at the University of Alabama . In 2002 he redshirted as a freshman . He first saw action his freshman year in 2003 under former coach Mike Shula . He played sparingly behind former running backs Shaud Williams and Ray Hudson . He had 185 yards on 34 carries ( 5 . 4 avg . ) and also caught three passes in the 10 games he played ( one start ) . With the graduation of Shaud Williams and starter Ray Hudson falling to injury , Darby saw extensive action in 2004 . Taking over the starting running back job five games into the season , Darby rushed for over 1 , 100 yards . Due an injury at the end of the season , Darby was unable to play in the Music City Bowl . The Tide finished with a 6 - 6 record . Darby was a Second - team All - SEC selection after playing 12 games with five starts . He logged 219 carries for 1 , 062 yards ( 4 . 8 avg . ) and a career high eight touchdowns and had 15 receptions for 74 yards ( 4 . 9 avg . ) and one score . Darby entered 2005 as a preseason All - SEC player and finished the season as one of the top running backs in the SEC . That year , the Crimson Tide finished 10 - 2 with a victory over Texas Tech in the Cotton Bowl Classic . He was a First - team All - SEC after starting all 12 games , with 239 carries for a career - high 1 , 242 yards ( 5 . 2 avg . ) and three touchdowns and had 29 catches for 132 yards ( 4 . 6 avg . ) . Darby entered his senior season needing just over 1 , 000 yards rushing to surpass Shaun Alexander as Alabama ' s career rushing leader . He rushed for over 800 yards and finished the season without a rushing touchdown . The Crimson Tide finished 6 - 6 with a loss to Oklahoma State in the Independence Bowl . In 2006 Darby was a Second - Team All - SEC selection by The NFL Draft Report . He started all 13 games carrying 210 times for 835 yards ( 4 . 0 avg . ) and caught 23 passes for 130 yards ( 5 . 7 avg . ) and one score . After the season , Darby was selected to play in the Senior Bowl . Professional career . Tampa Bay Buccaneers . Ken Darby was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the seventh round . He was waived by the Buccaneers during final cuts on August 30 , 2008 . Atlanta Falcons . On September 1 , 2008 , Darby was signed to the practice squad of the Atlanta Falcons . He remained there the first six weeks of the season . St . Louis Rams . Darby was signed to the St . Louis Rams ' active roster from the Falcons ' practice squad on October 14 , 2008 , after running back Brian Leonard was placed on injured reserve . Darby was also named the starter for the Rams ' week 10 game with Steven Jackson being out for the game . During a game against the San Francisco 49ers , Darby caught a pass and was struck by Umpire Garth DeFelice who was trying to protect himself . Darby ended the 2008 NFL season with 32 carries for 140 yards ( 4 . 4 average ) and 19 receptions for 183 yards ( 9 . 6 ) average and one touchdown .