Darnell Dockett’s most infamous social media sessions
Jul 25, 2016, 9:26 AM | Updated: 11:17 am
Arizona Cardinals' Darnell Dockett, left, signs autographs after NFL training camp football practice at Northern Arizona University, Friday, July 27, 2012, in Flagstaff, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Get ready for Darnell Dockett, the uncensored version.
The former Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle will officially announce his retirement Monday afternoon, and while it appears he’s hardly held back in his social media tactics as a current NFL player, it apparently isn’t the case.
I'm bout to get back voicing my opinions on Twitter now I'm gonna retire so I can really say what I want! #nofilter
— DARNELL DOCKETT (@ddockett) July 22, 2016
Dockett just got on the SnapChat train, and there’s a good chance his outlandish posts and outspoken opinions will only increase as the 35-year-old moves beyond his playing days.
But to remember what potential lies unlocked, we will first rehash the most memorable Dockett social media posts of the past.
An animal lover
That VICE Sports went alligator shopping with Dockett in 2014 isn’t an outlier.
The man loves rare and, usually, dangerous animals.
Dockett infamously discussed his plan to bring a baby tiger to Cardinals practice. For reasons we can understand, he never did.
My pet tiger his name is "buddy" I'm gonna bring him to a practice in training camp atleast "one day" he's handsome! pic.twitter.com/XiFHvzr7PC
— DARNELL DOCKETT (@ddockett) July 23, 2013
I was trying to buy him, "skeeter" but I couldn't guy wouldn't sell 😩😭. He would have been with me everywhere!😤 pic.twitter.com/5sM5YQl9tE
— DARNELL DOCKETT (@ddockett) July 24, 2013
The traffic stop
Dockett quickly secured his status as one of the best live-tweeters of personal events.
In 2011, he was pulled over for allegedly speeding and refused to allow an officer to search his car. Apparently, Dockett won out in this game of chicken even though he was hungry for some.
Police said "do you mind if we look around in your Vehicle?" I said I sure DO! He said "I'm gonna call back up" I said u wanna use my phone?
— DARNELL DOCKETT (@ddockett) June 27, 2011
There R 3police cars and they are talking! I don't see A search warrant they won't see inside this escalade! I got all day hope they don't!
— DARNELL DOCKETT (@ddockett) June 27, 2011
This cop just ask me how tall R u & where R U from! I'm bout to ask him can I go across the street to POPEYS while we sitting here waiting!
— DARNELL DOCKETT (@ddockett) June 27, 2011
Mmhhh, Popeye’s. Anyway, Dockett didn’t get a ticket.
Darnell suffers through jury duty
Dockett’s best live-tweeting came in 2014 when he was summoned for jury duty.
Despite doing everything in his power to be released, Dockett spent hours at a courthouse live-tweeting to the dismay of courthouse employees.
Anybody knows how long jury duty last ?
— DARNELL DOCKETT (@ddockett) December 2, 2014
That's what I'm trying to do.. RT @Tamieand: @ddockett lol keep tweeting they gonna send you home !!
— DARNELL DOCKETT (@ddockett) December 2, 2014
I don't know if I'm sneaking on Twitter or just don't want them to know I'm tweeting. Either way they are looking at me.👀 and Im like 🙇
— DARNELL DOCKETT (@ddockett) December 2, 2014
They have no idea Im am double parked in a handicap spot out side this court house in a 450k car with a registered pistol. Who am I to judge
— DARNELL DOCKETT (@ddockett) December 2, 2014
I just walked in to another court room . Look at this guy ball spot.. He should be getting judged too!! #guilty pic.twitter.com/mkO5gQ79YU
— DARNELL DOCKETT (@ddockett) December 2, 2014
Ok so now they asking everyone to cut the phone off. I have 2 phones and Twitter app on both. cool I'll give up this android keeping iPhone
— DARNELL DOCKETT (@ddockett) December 2, 2014
Hold up!!!!!!! I think I'm gonna get kicked out!! For my comment saying "yall had this guy guilty no matter what" and my pizza is here!🍕
— DARNELL DOCKETT (@ddockett) December 2, 2014
Weird love affairs
Darnell Dockett has a crush on Oprah Winfrey. He reminded us about it quite a few times over the past few years.
Heyy babe @Oprah . I got ur voicemail this morning ill call u in like 20min! Damn I miss u!
— DARNELL DOCKETT (@ddockett) March 28, 2010
I love @Oprah some of yall think its a joke but u can't hide love and feelings! $he is my $oulmate please stop hating! Ill do anything 4 her
— DARNELL DOCKETT (@ddockett) April 4, 2011
@Oprah I love you Bae.. No one will ever take your place. This is our song.😘 pic.twitter.com/OfhTpqjGNa
— DARNELL DOCKETT (@ddockett) December 12, 2014
There was also this very awkward crush on Katherine Webb, a former Miss Alabama who became famous when she was shown at the 2013 BCS National Championship game, where she was supporting her then-boyfriend and current husband, Alabama quarterback A.J. McCarron.
😊………. pic.twitter.com/GqumIFjCUh
— DARNELL DOCKETT (@ddockett) May 1, 2014
McCarron and Dockett eventually made up following the previous awkward discussion.
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As for the rest of Dockett’s antics, well, many could be deemed unsuitable for children. At this point, you might as well give the retired favorite of Cardinals fans a follow on Twitter, Instagram, SnapChat and beyond.
