As a freshman, he was converted into an offensive tackle and became a starter. As a sophomore, he was named the starting center.[1] As a senior, he played at center and guard, while not allowing an opponent sack.
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
Darwin was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fifth round (119th overall) of the 1986 NFL draft.[2] He had contentious negotiations with the team and did not reach a contract agreement during the season.[3]
After experiencing another contract holdout, he replaced an injured Gerry Feehery and started 10 games at center as a rookie. The next year, he was moved to left tackle, where he would remain as the starter for three years.
On December 21, 1989 he was placed on the injured reserve list with a left knee injury. The next year he re-injured his knee and was placed on the injured reserve list on September 30 after playing and starting in two games.
Personal life
After his football career, Darwin settled down and became a scoutmaster for Troop 437 in Richardson, Texas until 2018, when he stepped down after his third youngest son became an Eagle Scout, graduated, went to college, and was married.
Matt Darwin currently attends a Reformed Baptist church in Wylie, Texas.
