Darrius Heyward-Bey was born in 1987 and raised in Maryland. He attended McDonogh School, where he was a standout athlete in both football and track and field. On the football field, he played as both a linebacker and wide receiver. During his senior year, he earned first-team All-State honors and was recognized as a PrepStar All-American.
Heyward-Bey also excelled in track and field, particularly in sprint events. As a junior, he finished fifth at the national level. He was crowned the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) champion in the 100 meters, clocking a time of 10.44 seconds. He ran the 200 meters in 22.44 seconds and the indoor 60 meters in 6.83 seconds, which ranked him joint-fourth fastest nationally that year. His personal bests include a 6.38-second 55-meter dash and a 10.3-second 100-meter time achieved at the 2005 IAAM Championships. He also recorded a 200-meter time of 21.10 seconds at the same event.
Heyward-Bey chose to attend the University of Maryland despite recruitment interest from programs such as Alabama and Michigan State. He redshirted his freshman year in 2005 but drew considerable attention by running a 40-yard dash in 4.23 seconds, showcasing his speed. That season, he was named the Atlantic Coast Conference's top rookie and earned first-team Freshman All-American honors from Sporting News and Rivals.com. He helped lead the Maryland Terrapins with 45 receptions, setting a school freshman record with 694 receiving yards.
| Birth Date: | 26 Feb, 1987 |
| Age: | 33 yrs |
| Occupations: | American football player |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Silver Spring |
| Education: | McDonogh School |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American football player |
| Twitter Id: | TheDHB85 |
| Net Worth 2021: | 20 million |
