Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Darrick Forrest was born May 22, 1999, in Columbus, Ohio. He is a safety in the NFL.

He went to college at the University of Cincinnati. 

He was drafted by Washington in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

In Week 1 of the 2022 season against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Forrest had his first career start and recorded five tackles, two deflected passes, a forced fumble, and a game-sealing interception, which was the first of his career, late in the fourth quarter. In Week 10, Forrest recorded an interception and a fumble recovery in Washington's 32-21 upset victory over the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles. Before the Week 11 game, Forrest was made the starting free safety taking over for Bobby McCain. Forrest recorded his third career interception in Washington's 23-10 victory over the Houston Texans.