Darryl Drake

Darryl Drake
Drake in 2014
Personal information
Born(1956-12-11)December 11, 1956
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedAugust 11, 2019(2019-08-11) (aged 62)
Latrobe, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Career information
High schoolLouisville (KY) Flaget
CollegeWestern Kentucky
NFL draft1979: undrafted
Career history
Playing
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Coaching
  • Western Kentucky (1983–1984)
    Graduate assistant
  • Western Kentucky (1985–1988)
    Wide receivers coach
  • Western Kentucky (1989–1990)
    Defensive backs coach
  • Western Kentucky (1991)
    Quarterbacks coach
  • Georgia (1992–1996)
    Wide receivers coach
  • Baylor (1997)
    Offensive coordinator & quarterbacks coach
  • Texas (1998–2002)
    Wide receivers coach
  • Texas (2003)
    Associate head coach & wide receivers coach
  • Chicago Bears (20042012)
    Wide receivers coach
  • Arizona Cardinals (20132017)
    Wide receivers coach
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (20182019)
    Wide receivers coach

Darryl Drake (December 11, 1956 – August 11, 2019) was an American football player and coach. His career spanned four decades, including stints as the wide receivers coach of the Chicago Bears, Arizona Cardinals, and Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL).