DJ Chark Jr. Parents

Darrell Demont "D.J." Chark Jr. is an American footballer who plays wide receiver for the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL. The Jacksonville Jaguars drafted Chark as their 61st overall pick in round 2 of the 2018 NFL Draft. In his rookie season, he played 11 games despite not starting any. With 14 games started and 73 receptions for 1,008 yards in 2019, Chark established himself as a regular. Chark earned his first Pro Bowl selection during the 2019 season due to his amazing performances. Chark signed with the Detroit Lions, after leaving the Jaguars after four seasons. Chark made 26 appearances in two seasons, one with the Carolina Panthers and the other with the Lions. On May 6, 2024, Chark agreed to a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Chargers.

Chark started his collegiate career with the University of Louisiana State in 2014. He played 36 games for LSU throughout his college career, recording 66 receptions for 1,351 yards. Chark received honors as Co-MVP of the Senior Bowl in 2018 and as Second-Team All-SEC in 2017 while attending LSU. Chark attended Alexandria Senior High School, where he began his college career. He was ranked as a three-star recruit by 247Sports, Scout.com, and Rivals.com.

Who are D.J. Chark Jr.'s parents?

Shirley Chark and Darrell Chark Sr. are the parents of D.J. Chark Jr.

D.J. Chark Jr.'s Mother

Shirley Chark is the mother of DJ Chark. She wrote a book in 2014 named "Stand Strong," describing the harrowing details of her life and her husband's injury and difficulties.

D.J. Chark Jr.’s Father

Darrell Chark Sr. is the father of D.J. Chark Jr. According to yahoo.com, after a horrific industrial accident in 2004, his father had more than 15 years of physical rehabilitation. Darrell Chark Sr. fell 20 feet to the earth after becoming trapped between a ladder and some concrete. With his bent back, he was unable to even walk normally, much less work.