Donte' Stallworth is a former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for ten seasons. He was born on November 10, 1980, in Sacramento, California, and attended the University of Tennessee, where he played college football for the Volunteers.
Stallworth was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played for the Saints for four seasons, from 2002 to 2005, and had his best season in 2005, when he caught 70 passes for 945 yards and seven touchdowns. In 2006, Stallworth signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as a free agent. He played for the Eagles for one season, catching 38 passes for 725 yards and five touchdowns.
After his stint with the Eagles, Stallworth played for several other NFL teams, including the New England Patriots, Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, and Washington Redskins. He had some productive seasons with these teams, but injuries and off-field issues hampered his career at times.
One of the most notable moments of Stallworth's career came in 2009, when he was involved in a fatal car accident in Miami Beach, Florida. Stallworth was driving under the influence of alcohol and struck and killed a pedestrian. He pleaded guilty to DUI manslaughter and served 24 days in jail, as well as completing community service and probation.
Stallworth retired from the NFL in 2013, finishing his career with 321 receptions for 4,837 yards and 35 touchdowns. He also returned 10 kickoffs for 230 yards and one touchdown. Despite his off-field issues, Stallworth was known as a talented and speedy receiver who could stretch the field and make big plays.
Since retiring from football, Stallworth has become involved in various media and political ventures. He has worked as a commentator for ESPN and CNN, and has been an advocate for criminal justice reform and other social issues. He has also been involved in efforts to increase voter turnout and promote civic engagement.
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