Football Hall of Fame

Darryl Ashmore lettered in football, basketball and track while at Peoria (Central) High School. Twice all-conference, Darryl was a consensus all-state football player, as well as the 1986 Peoria Journal-Star Football Player of the Year.

Ashmore accepted a scholarship to Northwestern University, where he lettered four years and was a unanimous All-Big Ten selection his senior year. He was a 7th round draft pick (171st overall) by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1992 NFL draft.

The 6' 7", 310 Ib. offensive tackle played nine NFL seasons with the Rams, Redskins and Raiders. In all, Darryl appeared in 119 games, 36 as a starter. He retired after the 2001 season. He is a member of the Peoria High and the Northwestern Halls of Fame.

"Darryl was an extremely motivated, hard-working kid who reached his potential," said his high school coach Larry Lavery.