Donald Driver - February 2, 1975

Donald Driver

Born:  February 2, 1975

Birthplace:   Houston, TX

Zodiac Sign:  Aquarius

Career and Life

Donald Jerome Driver is a former American football wide receiver. After playing college football for Alcorn State University, Driver was picked by the Green Bay Packers in the seventh round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He spent his entire 14-season NFL career with the Packers and holds the franchise's all-time records for most career receptions and receiving yards. Driver was a member of the Packers team that won Super Bowl XLV over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Every year in Cleveland, Driver holds the Donald Driver Football Camp for local kids which is held at the Cleveland High School Football field. Upon retirement, he won season 14 of Dancing with the Stars.


Driver attended Alcorn State University in Mississippi, where he lettered in both football and track & field. He finished his college football career at Alcorn State with 88 receptions for 1993 yards (19.69 yards per catch). He was a five-time "Athlete of the Year" in his conference for his track and football prowess.


Driver is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.


Driver was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 7th round of the 1999 NFL Draft with the 213th overall pick. He spent his entire career with the Packers.


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