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J.P. Darche

J.P. Darche

Pro Highlights:

Dependable long-snapper joined the Chiefs as an unrestricted free agent on March 7th … Came to Kansas City after a seven-season tour with Seattle (2000-06) that included an appearance in Super Bowl XL … Is the most experienced candidate to handle Kansas City’s long-snapping duties in 2007 … Played in 97 consecutive games for the Seahawks before sustaining a hip injury last season on Opening Day at Detroit (9/10/06) ... Spent the remainder of the 2006 campaign on injured reserve, but is fully recovered from that injury entering training camp … An unlikely success story from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec … Former collegiate linebacker enjoyed a one-year stint with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League before joining Seattle in 2000 … Unselfish performer took snaps in practice as a scout team linebacker for Seattle and is willing to assist the squad in any way necessary … Played in 97 games during his stint with Seattle, recording 18 special teams tackles … Also has one fumble recovery and one forced fumble on special teams … Has seen action in five postseason games … Appeared in 16 games for the Toronto Argonauts in ‘99 and produced 16 special teams tackles.

Player Profile

College Highlights:

A five-year member of the football team at McGill University … Selected as a co-captain his final two seasons … Concluded his collegiate career as the all-time leading tackler in school history with 272 stops (132 solo) ... Recorded a team-high 92 tackles (38 solo), three fumble recoveries and one interception as a senior in ‘98 … Named the Defensive Player of the Game on three occasions and Special Teams Player of the Game once … Ranked third on the team with 62 tackles (37 solo) to go with 4.0 sacks in ‘97 … Registered 34 tackles (17 solo), 2.0 sacks and an INT in ‘96 … Amassed 78 tackles (37 solo), 2.5 sacks and two INTs in ‘95 … Voted the team’s Most Improved Player … Posted six tackles (three solo) in ‘94 … Was one of only three rookies to play on defense his freshman campaign … Began his college career at Andre Grassett Junior College in Montreal, Canada where he was named the Athlete of the Year in ‘93-94 … Graduated from McGill with a degree in Physiology and was accepted into the McGill’s Medical School.

Personal Info:

  • A prep standout at College Notre Dame High School in Montreal, Quebec.
  • Participated in the Montreal High School All-Star Game as a senior, earning defensive MVP honors.
  • Full name: Jean-Philippe Darche (pronounced zhon phil-EEP darsh).
  • Married, wife Joanne with two sons Justin (5) and Zachary (2) and a daughter Catherine (4).
  • The Darches reside in Kirkland, Washington.

For more info on JP and the Chiefs please visit: http://www.kcchiefs.com/player/jeanphilippe_darche/