Darcel McBath

Steven Darcel McBath (born October 28, 1985) is an American football safety for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Texas Tech.

McBath has also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Early years
McBath was born in Gainesville, Texas. As a defensive back/wide receiver in high school, he led the Gainesville Leopards to a 2003 3A state football championship, a 35–24 win over a Burnet High School team, led by current third string Dallas Cowboys quarterback Stephen McGee and current Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jordan Shipley.

Denver Broncos
The Broncos selected McBath in the 2nd round (48th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft. On July 26, 2009, McBath signed a four-year, $3.85 million contract with $2.01 million guaranteed. His base salary will be $310,000 in 2009, $395,000 in 2010, $480,000 in 2011, and $565,000 in 2012.

McBath played in 13 games during his rookie year, accumulating 26 tackles (22 solo, 4 assisted). During Week 2 against the Cleveland Browns, McBath intercepted quarterback Brady Quinn (now of the Kansas City Chiefs) for his first career interception. McBath's next interception would not be until Week 14 against the Indianapolis Colts quarterback at the time, Peyton Manning. McBath would suffer a broken forearm only a few plays later, eventually placing him on the injured reserve list for the rest of the season. On September 4, 2011, McBath was waived by Denver.

Jacksonville Jaguars
McBath was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on December 12, 2011 and later released on April 23, 2012.

San Francisco 49ers
McBath was signed by the San Francisco 49ers on July 23, 2012 to a one-year deal.

Awards and honors

 * 2007 Honorable Mention All-Big 12
 * 2008 First Team All-Big 12