Biography
Darren Waller (2026)
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Who is Darren Waller?
Darren Waller is an American professional football tight end who currently plays for the Carolina Panthers in the NFL. He previously played for the Baltimore Ravens, Las Vegas Raiders, New York Giants and Miami Dolphins. Waller has also pursued music and creative projects outside football.
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| Full Name | Darren Charles Waller |
| Date Of Birth | September 13, 1992 |
| Birth Place | Acworth, Georgia, United States |
| Parent(s) | Dorian Waller Charlena Waller |
| Profession | American Football Tight End |
| Nationality | American |
| Age | 34 years |
| Height | 6 ft 6 in |
| Weight | 116 kg |
| Net Worth | US $10 million |
Bio
Darren Waller’s full name is Darren Charles Waller. He was born on 13 September 1992 in Landover, Maryland. He grew up in Georgia and attended North Cobb High School in Kennesaw. Darren Waller is 34 years old as of 2026.
Nationality and Physical Stats
Darren Waller is an American football player who plays as a tight end. He stands 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 meters) tall and weighs around 245 pounds (111 kg).
Education
Darren Waller studied in the North Cobb High School in Kennesaw, Georgia, and completed his high school. Later, he enrolled in the Georgia Institute of Technology for further studies.
Personal Life
Darren Waller is currently single and has not got involved in a relationship with anyone. He has also not married anyone, nor does he have any kids.
Social
Darren Waller is active on Instagram. His Instagram account (@rackkwall) has over 142 thousand followers. He is not available on other social media platforms, and he chooses to keep his life private.
Career
College Career
Darren Waller played college football at Georgia Tech from 2011 to 2014. He initially played as a wide receiver and finished his college career with 51 receptions for 971 yards and 9 receiving touchdowns.
Baltimore Ravens
Darren Waller was selected by the Baltimore Ravens during the NFL Draft of the year 2015 and played as a wide receiver. He started his 2015 season with the team as he played for a total of 6 matches. In the year 2016, he played a total of 12 games and scored two receiving touchdowns. In the year 2017, Darren got suspended due to a substance-abuse violation of the league’s policy. Rex Burkhead has played his initial match in the NFL against the ravens at that time.
Oakland Raiders
Darren was signed by the Oakland Raiders on 26 November 2018 and started his 2018 season with four matches. In the year 2019 and the final season with the Oakland Raiders, he played 16 games in which he managed to score a total of 3 receiving touchdowns. Nick Foles has won an offensive payer of the week award in a match against Oakland during the 2013 season.
His best NFL season came in 2020, when he recorded 107 receptions for 1,196 yards and nine touchdowns. His performances earned him his first Pro Bowl selection. Waller continued with the Raiders through the 2022 season before being traded to the New York Giants in 2023.
Las Vegas Raiders
Darren played 12 games with the Las Vegas Raiders and managed to score 7 receiving touchdowns. He also got fined $30,000 because of violating the rules of the COVID-19 pandemic and hosting a party without the use of masks.
With this, he has had 47 professional career appearances in which he has made a total of 12 receiving touchdowns.
Waller played 12 games for the New York Giants in 2023 and recorded 52 receptions for 552 yards and one touchdown. He initially retired from football in 2024 and did not play that season. He returned in 2025 with the Miami Dolphins, recording 24 receptions for 283 yards and six touchdowns in nine games.
In August 2026, Waller signed a one-year contract with the Carolina Panthers and returned to the NFL. He recorded two receptions for 28 yards in his first regular-season game for Carolina.
Achievements
Darren Waller was listed in the NFL Top 100 of the year 2020 and managed to bag the 99th position. Darren Waller was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2020 after recording 107 receptions, 1,196 receiving yards and nine touchdowns for the Las Vegas Raiders.
Net Worth
Darren Waller earns mostly from his football career, and as of 2026, he has an estimated net worth of $10 million. His fortune stems from over $42 million in career NFL earnings – including a three-year, $51 million contract extension signed with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2022 – along with endorsement deals with brands like Pepsi, Snickers, Wilson, and BodyArmor. After a brief retirement in 2024, Waller returned to the NFL in 2025 and currently plays for the Carolina Panthers.
