Domonique Foxworth

Domonique Foxworth (born March 27, 1983) is a former American football cornerback of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Maryland. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft.

He also played for the Atlanta Falcons and Baltimore Ravens. Foxworth was elected president of the National Football League Players Association on March 25, 2012 and served one term. He had also previously served on the association's executive committee.

Early years
Foxworth attended Deer Park Middle School in Randallstown, Maryland before moving on to the Western School of Technology in Catonsville, Maryland. There, he set numerous records. He was noted for being an exceptional player due to his multiple talents and ability to play many positions. Foxworth played running back, quarterback, safety, kick returner, punt returner and cornerback. He set school records for rushing and interceptions. He received a personal visit from University of Maryland coach Ralph Friedgen.

College career
Foxworth had 124 total tackles, 8 interceptions and 4 fumble recoveries during his college career at the University of Maryland. While playing with the Broncos he attended night school through Harvard University's online program.

Denver Broncos
Foxworth was drafted by the Broncos in the 2005 NFL Draft with the 97th overall pick, in the third round. In three seasons with the Broncos, Foxworth accumulated 173 tackles, 3 interceptions, 24 pass deflections and 2 forced fumbles. He was used by the Broncos as a cornerback, safety and special teams player. He was clocked at a 4.22 in the forty yard dash.

Foxworth has played an instrumental role in the development of the Darrent Williams Memorial Teen Center, a tribute to his late teammate, Darrent Williams.

Atlanta Falcons
On September 2, 2008, Foxworth was traded to the Atlanta Falcons for a conditional seventh-round pick in the 2009 NFL Draft.

Foxworth became a starter for the Falcons during week 8 when the club played Philadelphia. He allowed no catches and had one pass defensed. His best day as a Falcon came week 10 versus New Orleans. He allowed 2 catches, had 3 passes defensed (one saving a touchdown) and 4 tackles.

Baltimore Ravens
An unrestricted free agent in the 2009 offseason, Foxworth signed a four-year, $28 million contract with the Baltimore Ravens on February 27. The deal included $16.5 million guaranteed. In Week 15 of the 2009 season, Foxworth won AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors for his two interceptions and 3 tackles against the Chicago Bears. Foxworth missed the entire 2010 season due to a torn ACL suffered in an OTA workout. After playing in two games in 2011, the Ravens put Foxworth on the injured reserve list, due to his knee problems.

Retirement
On May 17, 2012, Foxworth announced that he had planned to retire from football and plans to attend business school.