Booger McFarland Early Life, Career, Wife, and Net Worth

Anthony Darelle McFarland is widely known as Booger McFarland, a former National Football League player.

Booger played as a defensive tackle from the team, Indianapolis Colts winning multiple awards and honors.

Well, working as an NFL player for eight years, McFarland became a TV analyst for National Football League.

This legendary defensive tackle is the first full-timer Afro-American to became a Number one NFL Booth as a football analyst.

Well, let us know more about this former NFL player, Booger McFarland starting with his quick facts.

Early Life and Family of Booger McFarland

Anthony Darelle McFarland, aka, Booger McFarland was born on December 18, 1977 in a beautiful location of Winnsboro, Louisiana, United States of America.

McFarland belongs to the black ethnic groups following the religion, Christianity, and holding the nationality of the United States.

Booger, a former American Football player was born to Nancey (Mother) while his father’s name is unknown. He grew up along with his two younger brothers and sister.

Unfortunately, after his mother passed away in 2005, Booger had to look after his siblings and had a pretty hard childhood.

Anthony Darelle was named as Booger by his mother because of his naughty behaviors.

Booger McFarland | Education and Early Career

Talking about his education, McFarland graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in business management in 1999.

At an early age while in University, Booger began his early college career playing for the LSU Tigers football team. Booger was positioned as a defensive tackle who made 73 tackles in his freshman year.

Later, with his impressive performance, he played at the fullback position. Booger had a significant role in winning the 1995 Independence Bowl against Michigan.

Likewise, he also helped his team, the Tigers to win the 1996 Peach Bowl and the 1997 Independence Bowl.

Booger received 1996 Peach Bowl SEC Defensive MVP honors and also was named defensive co-captain in the 1998 season.

How old is Booger McFarland? Age and Body Measurements

Former NFL player and sports analyst, Booger McFarland is currently living in his mid-40’s i.e., 43 years of age along with his wife.

McFarland celebrates his annual birthday on the 18th of December and falls under the zodiac sign, Sagittarius which represents his personality as open-handed, idealistic, and a person with incredible humor.

Anthony Darelle McFarland, a defensive tackle has a huge physical appearance with a height of 6 feet and 2 inches i.e., 187cm. Similarly, he has got a total weight of 127kg, i.e., 279 pounds.

Playing American Football for over 8 years, Booger has a bent finger and arm’s length of 33.38 inches. This defensive player has got a pair of dark brown eyes and black hair color.

Professional Career

Booger was picked in the 1999 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 15th place. In his first season, McFarland made a total of 305 tackles and 20 sacks over 84 games.

With his support and presence, the team won Super Bowl XXXVII in 2002. After several years in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Booger was picked by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2007 NFL Draft.

Sadly, he had a pretty tough time with the Indianapolis Colts ranking last in the league and losing defensive tackle Corey Simon.

Booger with Indianapolis made his first sack against Buffalo Bills on the 10th of November and finished the season with 33 tackles and 2.5 sacks.

In Super Bowl XLI, Indianapolis Colts defeated the Chicago Bears where McFarland recorded a sack capturing his second Super Bowl ring.

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