Darcel McBath
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Career Summary
Darcel McBath was a Texas Tech safety selected by Denver in the 2009 NFL Draft.
The Gainesville, Texas native played five NFL seasons before entering the college coaching profession.
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Early Life
McBath is from Gainesville, Texas.
Texas Tech listed Gainesville as his hometown and birthplace.
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High School
McBath attended Gainesville High School.
He helped Gainesville to a 16-0 record and the Class 3A Division I title as a senior.
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College Career
McBath was a four-year Texas Tech letterman who started 39 games.
He totaled 224 tackles, 12 interceptions and 30 pass breakups, earning All-Big 12 recognition in each of his final three seasons.
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Path to the NFL
Denver selected McBath in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft.
The Broncos used the 48th overall pick on the Texas Tech safety.
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NFL Career
McBath played five NFL seasons with Denver, Jacksonville and San Francisco.
He spent two seasons with the Broncos, one with the Jaguars and two with the 49ers, including the Super Bowl XLVII roster.
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Career Accomplishments
McBath led the nation with seven interceptions as a Texas Tech senior.
He earned first-team All-Big 12 honors and returned two interceptions for touchdowns during the 2008 season.
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Playing Style
McBath was a productive safety with ball skills and special-teams value.
As a Denver rookie, he recorded two interceptions and led the team with 11 special-teams tackles.
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Legacy
McBath is regarded as one of Texas Tech's top defensive backs.
Texas Tech cited his place in the school's defensive-back history and his seven-interception senior season.
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Post-Career
McBath became a college football coach after his NFL career.
His coaching work has included North Texas, Washington State, Mississippi State and Texas Tech, where he became cornerbacks coach.
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