Today, NFL veteran, recording artist, and mental wellness advocate Darren Waller shares “Baron Davis,” a hard-hitting track packed with bravado, confidence and unstoppable momentum, available via UnitedMasters. The accompanying music video, filmed in Las Vegas and directed by Marquis Garden, weaves together scenes of Waller performing against the city backdrop with highlights from Baron Davis’s illustrious NBA career.

 

 

The new single marks Waller’s second release of the year, following the soulful, introspective “In The Valley” which arrived last month alongside a striking visual shot along California’s Big Sur coastline – Music Video. Together, the releases serve as his first music since coming out of NFL retirement to play last season with the Miami Dolphins.

Reflecting on the “In The Valley,” Waller shared, “The greatest transformations in my life and well-being all started in the moments I felt I hit some sort of bottom and this song is about not giving up. The ‘valley’ isn’t just a low point, it’s where the growth happens. Whether it’s on the field or in life, your setbacks don’t define your destiny, they prepare you for it.”

On April 23, Waller will be in Pittsburgh to perform during the NFL Draft at Tequila Cowboy. He’ll also sit for a live interview on the Not Just Football Podcast hosted by NFL star Cam Heyward. The popular podcast goes beyond the game, featuring in-depth conversations with athletes and entertainers about their personal journeys and life off the field.

 

About Darren Waller:

Darren Waller is a former NFL Pro Bowl tight end turned musician and mental health advocate, using his platform to inspire through vulnerability, transformation and purpose.

Originally from Landover, Maryland, and raised in Atlanta, Darren is the great-grandson of jazz legend Fats Waller and began exploring music in 2015—the same year he was drafted into the NFL. Early career suspensions and the threat of losing football entirely became a wake-up call that pushed him toward sobriety. That commitment led to a second chance with the Las Vegas Raiders, where he rebuilt his life and career, emerging as one of the league’s top tight ends earning Pro Bowl honors.

After balancing football and exploring his creative side for years, Darren made his musical debut with Delusions of Clarity (2021) and Walking Miracle (2023). In 2024, following a serious medical scare, he retired from the NFL to prioritize his health and purpose and poured himself into his craft. During this chapter, he released two EPs, On Notice: Bag Talk and Internal Warfare: This Too Shall Pass, along with the singles “Majoring in Minor” featuring Westside Boogie and the SportsCenter-inspired anthem “Top Play.” This period of artistic focus and personal reflection ultimately led him back to the game with a renewed perspective, coming out of retirement in 2025 to return to the field for the Miami Dolphins.

Influenced by artists such as Jay-Z and Coldplay, Darren’s music explores themes of vulnerability and introspection, fueling motivation and guiding listeners toward meaningful growth. Today, he continues to create music that heals and elevates, while supporting those battling addiction through the Darren Waller Foundation.