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'''Darrell Daniels''' (born November 22, 1994) is an [[American football]] [[tight end]] for the [[Indianapolis Colts]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Washington Huskies football|Washington]] and signed with the [[Indianapolis Colts]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2017.
'''Darrell Daniels''' (born November 22, 1994) is an [[American football]] [[tight end]] who is a free agent. He played [[college football]] at [[Washington Huskies football|Washington]] and signed with the [[Indianapolis Colts]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2017.


==Early years==
==Early years==
Daniels played [[high school football]] at [[Freedom High School (Oakley, California)|Freedom High School]] in [[Oakley, California]]. He played [[wide receiver]] and [[linebacker]] his junior year in 2011 and was named the Bay Valley Athletic League (BVAL) MVP. He caught 30 passes for 426 yards and 7 touchdowns in 2011.<ref name="huskies" /> Daniels recorded 54 receptions, 947 receiving yards, 20 receiving touchdowns, 40 rushing attempts, and 332 rushing yards his senior season in 2012. He also recorded 38 tackles and 2 interceptions as a [[defensive back]] in 2012. He earned CalHiSports.com Third-team All-State, [[MaxPreps]] Second-team Division I All-State and BVAL Co-MVP honors in 2012.<ref name="huskies">{{Cite web |title=Darrell Daniels |url=http://www.gohuskies.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1692 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171012022122/http://www.gohuskies.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1692 |archive-date=October 12, 2017 |access-date=October 11, 2017 |publisher=gohuskies.com}}</ref> Daniels played in the 2013 Semper Fidelis [[All-American]] Bowl.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shurburtt, JC |date=January 1, 2013 |title=Semper Fi West: Husky commits shine |url=https://247sports.com/Article/Semper-Fidelis-All-American-Bowl-West-Top-Performers-109263 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171012020753/https://247sports.com/Article/Semper-Fidelis-All-American-Bowl-West-Top-Performers-109263 |archive-date=October 12, 2017 |access-date=October 11, 2017 |publisher=247sports.com}}</ref><ref name="huskies" />
Daniels played [[high school football]] at [[Freedom High School (Oakley, California)|Freedom High School]] in [[Oakley, California]]. He played [[wide receiver]] and [[linebacker]] his junior year in 2011 and was named the Bay Valley Athletic League (BVAL)CO- MVP. He caught 30 passes for 426 yards and 7 touchdowns in 2011.<ref name="huskies" /> Daniels recorded 54 receptions, 947 receiving yards, 20 receiving touchdowns, 40 rushing attempts, and 332 rushing yards his senior season in 2012. He also recorded 38 tackles and 2 interceptions as a [[defensive back]] in 2012. He earned CalHiSports.com Third-team All-State, [[MaxPreps]] Second-team Division I All-State and BVAL Co-MVP honors in 2012.<ref name="huskies">{{Cite web |title=Darrell Daniels |url=http://www.gohuskies.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1692 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171012022122/http://www.gohuskies.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1692 |archive-date=October 12, 2017 |access-date=October 11, 2017 |publisher=gohuskies.com}}</ref> Daniels played in the 2013 Semper Fidelis [[All-American]] Bowl.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shurburtt, JC |date=January 1, 2013 |title=Semper Fi West: Husky commits shine |url=https://247sports.com/Article/Semper-Fidelis-All-American-Bowl-West-Top-Performers-109263 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171012020753/https://247sports.com/Article/Semper-Fidelis-All-American-Bowl-West-Top-Performers-109263 |archive-date=October 12, 2017 |access-date=October 11, 2017 |publisher=247sports.com}}</ref><ref name="huskies" />


==College career==
==College career==
Daniels played for the [[Washington Huskies football|Washington Huskies]] from 2013 to 2016.<ref name="huskies" /> He played in 11 games in 2013, recording 2 solo tackles and 1 tackle assist.<ref name="2013s">{{Cite web |title=Washington |url=http://static.pac-12.com/sports/football/stats/2013-14/HTML/WASH.HTM |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171012221846/http://static.pac-12.com/sports/football/stats/2013-14/HTML/WASH.HTM |archive-date=October 12, 2017 |access-date=October 12, 2017 |publisher=static.pac-12.com}}</ref><ref name="huskies" /> He converted from wide receiver to tight end midway through the year.<ref name="huskies" /> Daniels played in 11 games, starting 4, in 2014, catching 11 passes for 171 yards and 1 touchdown.<ref name="huskies" /> He also totaled four solo tackles.<ref name="2014s">{{Cite web |title=Washington |url=http://static.pac-12.com/sports/football/stats/2014-15/HTML/WASH.HTM |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171012221946/http://static.pac-12.com/sports/football/stats/2014-15/HTML/WASH.HTM |archive-date=October 12, 2017 |access-date=October 12, 2017 |publisher=static.pac-12.com}}</ref> He played in 13 games, starting 8, in 2015, catching 19 passes for 250 yards and 1 touchdown.<ref name="huskies" /> Daniels also recorded four solo tackles and two tackle assists.<ref name="2015s">{{Cite web |title=Washington |url=http://static.pac-12.com/sports/football/stats/2015-16/HTML/wash.htm |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171012222051/http://static.pac-12.com/sports/football/stats/2015-16/HTML/wash.htm |archive-date=October 12, 2017 |access-date=October 12, 2017 |publisher=static.pac-12.com}}</ref> He played in 14 games, starting 6, in 2016, catching 17 passes for 307 yards and 4 touchdowns. He earned Honorable Mention All-Pac-12 honors in 2016.<ref name="huskies" /> He played in 49 games, starting 18, during his college career, catching 47 passes for 728 yards and 5 touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Darrell Daniels |url=http://www.colts.com/team/roster/darrell-daniels/42a56f9f-85c1-48fa-9301-abd21fce9bf4/ |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171012022704/http://www.colts.com/team/roster/darrell-daniels/42a56f9f-85c1-48fa-9301-abd21fce9bf4/ |archive-date=October 12, 2017 |access-date=October 11, 2017 |publisher=colts.com}}</ref> Daniels also recorded 10 solo tackles and 3 tackle assists.<ref name="2013s" /><ref name="2014s" /><ref name="2015s" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Darrell Daniels |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/darrell-daniels-1.html |access-date=October 11, 2017 |website=sports-reference.com |publisher=Sports Reference LLC}}</ref>
Daniels played for the [[Washington Huskies football|Washington Huskies]] from 2013 to 2016.<ref name="huskies" /> He played in 11 games in 2013, recording 2 solo tackles and 1 tackle assist.<ref name="2013s">{{Cite web |title=Washington |url=https://static.pac-12.com/sports/football/stats/2013-14/HTML/WASH.HTM |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171012221846/http://static.pac-12.com/sports/football/stats/2013-14/HTML/WASH.HTM |archive-date=October 12, 2017 |access-date=October 12, 2017 |publisher=static.pac-12.com}}</ref><ref name="huskies" /> He converted from wide receiver to tight end midway through the year.<ref name="huskies" /> Daniels played in 11 games, starting 4, in 2014, catching 11 passes for 171 yards and 1 touchdown.<ref name="huskies" /> He also totaled four solo tackles.<ref name="2014s">{{Cite web |title=Washington |url=https://static.pac-12.com/sports/football/stats/2014-15/HTML/WASH.HTM |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171012221946/http://static.pac-12.com/sports/football/stats/2014-15/HTML/WASH.HTM |archive-date=October 12, 2017 |access-date=October 12, 2017 |publisher=static.pac-12.com}}</ref> He played in 13 games, starting 8, in 2015, catching 19 passes for 250 yards and 1 touchdown.<ref name="huskies" /> Daniels also recorded four solo tackles and two tackle assists.<ref name="2015s">{{Cite web |title=Washington |url=https://static.pac-12.com/sports/football/stats/2015-16/HTML/wash.htm |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171012222051/http://static.pac-12.com/sports/football/stats/2015-16/HTML/wash.htm |archive-date=October 12, 2017 |access-date=October 12, 2017 |publisher=static.pac-12.com}}</ref> He played in 14 games, starting 6, in 2016, catching 17 passes for 307 yards and 4 touchdowns. He earned Honorable Mention All-Pac-12 honors in 2016.<ref name="huskies" /> He played in 49 games, starting 18, during his college career, catching 47 passes for 728 yards and 5 touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Darrell Daniels |url=http://www.colts.com/team/roster/darrell-daniels/42a56f9f-85c1-48fa-9301-abd21fce9bf4/ |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171012022704/http://www.colts.com/team/roster/darrell-daniels/42a56f9f-85c1-48fa-9301-abd21fce9bf4/ |archive-date=October 12, 2017 |access-date=October 11, 2017 |publisher=colts.com}}</ref> Daniels also recorded 10 solo tackles and 3 tackle assists.<ref name="2013s" /><ref name="2014s" /><ref name="2015s" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Darrell Daniels |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/darrell-daniels-1.html |access-date=October 11, 2017 |website=sports-reference.com |publisher=Sports Reference LLC}}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
Daniels was rated the 25th best tight end in the [[2017 NFL Draft]] by NFLDraftScout.com.<ref name="draft" /> [[Lance Zierlein]] of NFL.com predicted that he would be drafted in the seventh round or be a priority free agent, stating that "Daniels' combination of athletic ability and physical traits figures to land him as a third-day draft pick, but he will have to learn to run routes more effectively as a matchup tight end in the NFL or he will find himself stuck on the practice squad for a couple of seasons."<ref name="nfldraft" />
Daniels was rated the 25th best tight end in the [[2017 NFL draft]] by NFLDraftScout.com.<ref name="draft" /> [[Lance Zierlein]] of NFL.com predicted that he would be drafted in the seventh round or be a priority free agent, stating that "Daniels' combination of athletic ability and physical traits figures to land him as a third-day draft pick, but he will have to learn to run routes more effectively as a matchup tight end in the NFL or he will find himself stuck on the practice squad for a couple of seasons."<ref name="nfldraft" />
[[File:Darrell Daniels.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Daniels with the Colts in 2017]]
[[File:Darrell Daniels.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Daniels with the Colts in 2017]]
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| note = All values from [[NFL Combine]]<ref name="draft">{{Cite web |title=Darrell Daniels |url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=126939&draftyear=2017&genpos=TE |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171012023714/http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=126939&draftyear=2017&genpos=TE |archive-date=October 12, 2017 |access-date=October 11, 2017 |publisher=nfldraftscout.com}}</ref><ref name="nfldraft">{{Cite web |title=Darrell Daniels |url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/darrell-daniels?id=2558253 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171012023712/http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/darrell-daniels?id=2558253 |archive-date=October 12, 2017 |access-date=October 11, 2017 |work=nfl.com}}</ref>
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===Seattle Seahawks===
===Seattle Seahawks===
On September 1, 2018, Daniels was traded to the [[Seattle Seahawks]] for wide receiver [[Marcus Johnson (wide receiver)|Marcus Johnson]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Walker, Andrew |date=September 1, 2018 |title=Colts Acquire WR Marcus Johnson In Trade With Seahawks |url=https://www.colts.com/news/colts-acquire-wr-marcus-johnson-in-trade-with-seahawks |website=Colts.com}}</ref> He was waived by the Seahawks on September 25, 2018 and was re-signed to the practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boyle, John |date=September 25, 2018 |title=Seahawks Sign Defensive End Branden Jackson Off Practice Squad, Waive Tight End Darrell Daniels |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-defensive-end-branden-jackson-off-practice-squad-waive-tight-end-d |website=Seahawks.com}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on October 3, 2018 following an injury to [[Will Dissly]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boyle, John |date=October 3, 2018 |title=Seahawks Sign A Pair of Safeties, Promote Tight End Darrell Daniels From Practice Squad |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-a-pair-of-safeties-promote-tight-end-darrell-daniels-from-practice |website=Seahawks.com}}</ref> He was waived on November 24, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boyle, John |date=November 24, 2018 |title=Seahawks Promote WR Keenan Reynolds From Practice Squad |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-promote-wr-keenan-reynolds-from-practice-squad |website=Seahawks.com}}</ref>
On September 1, 2018, Daniels was traded to the [[Seattle Seahawks]] for wide receiver [[Marcus Johnson (wide receiver)|Marcus Johnson]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Walker, Andrew |date=September 1, 2018 |title=Colts Acquire WR Marcus Johnson In Trade With Seahawks |url=https://www.colts.com/news/colts-acquire-wr-marcus-johnson-in-trade-with-seahawks |website=Colts.com |access-date=September 4, 2018 |archive-date=September 4, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180904154049/https://www.colts.com/news/colts-acquire-wr-marcus-johnson-in-trade-with-seahawks |url-status=dead }}</ref> He was waived by the Seahawks on September 25, 2018, and was re-signed to the practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boyle, John |date=September 25, 2018 |title=Seahawks Sign Defensive End Branden Jackson Off Practice Squad, Waive Tight End Darrell Daniels |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-defensive-end-branden-jackson-off-practice-squad-waive-tight-end-d |website=Seahawks.com}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on October 3, 2018, following an injury to [[Will Dissly]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boyle, John |date=October 3, 2018 |title=Seahawks Sign A Pair of Safeties, Promote Tight End Darrell Daniels From Practice Squad |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-a-pair-of-safeties-promote-tight-end-darrell-daniels-from-practice |website=Seahawks.com}}</ref> He was waived on November 24, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boyle, John |date=November 24, 2018 |title=Seahawks Promote WR Keenan Reynolds From Practice Squad |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-promote-wr-keenan-reynolds-from-practice-squad |website=Seahawks.com}}</ref>


===Arizona Cardinals===
===Arizona Cardinals===
On November 26, 2018, Daniels was claimed off waivers by the [[Arizona Cardinals]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Charean |date=November 26, 2018 |title=Cardinals claim Darrell Daniels off waivers |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/11/26/cardinals-claim-darrell-daniels-off-waivers/ |access-date=October 23, 2020 |website=Pro Football Talk |publisher=NBC Sports}}</ref>
On November 26, 2018, Daniels was claimed off waivers by the [[Arizona Cardinals]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Charean |date=November 26, 2018 |title=Cardinals claim Darrell Daniels off waivers |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/11/26/cardinals-claim-darrell-daniels-off-waivers/ |access-date=October 23, 2020 |website=Pro Football Talk |publisher=NBC Sports}}</ref>


On August 31, 2019, Daniels was waived by the Cardinals and was signed to the practice squad the next day.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Odegard |first=Kyle |date=August 31, 2019 |title=After Cuts, Cardinals Arrive At Initial Roster |url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/after-cuts-cardinals-arrive-at-initial-roster |access-date=October 23, 2020 |website=AZCardinals.com}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on September 7, 2019, only to be waived two days later and re-signed back to the practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Urban |first=Darren |date=September 7, 2019 |title=Cardinals Promote Darrell Daniels, Release Jeremy Vujnovich |url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-promote-darrell-daniels-release-jeremy-vujnovich |access-date=October 23, 2020 |website=AZCardinals.com}}</ref> He was promoted back to the active roster on September 21, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 21, 2019 |title=Arizona Cardinals elevate Darrell Daniels, release Jeremy Vujnovich |url=https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/2019/9/21/20877426/az-arizona-cardinals-elevate-darrell-daniels-release-jeremy-vujnovich |access-date=October 23, 2020 |website=Revenge of the Birds |publisher=SB Nation}}</ref> He was waived again on September 28, 2019 and re-signed to the practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Urban |first=Darren |date=September 28, 2019 |title=Cardinals Promote Punter Ryan Winslow To Active Roster |url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-promote-punter-ryan-winslow-to-active-roster |access-date=October 23, 2020 |website=AZCardinals.com}}</ref> He was promoted again on October 5.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Urban |first=Darren |date=October 5, 2019 |title=Cardinals Place Right Tackle Jordan Mills On IR |url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-place-right-tackle-jordan-mills-on-ir |access-date=October 23, 2020 |website=AZCardinals.com}}</ref>
On August 31, 2019, Daniels was waived by the Cardinals and was signed to the practice squad the next day.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Odegard |first=Kyle |date=August 31, 2019 |title=After Cuts, Cardinals Arrive At Initial Roster |url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/after-cuts-cardinals-arrive-at-initial-roster |access-date=October 23, 2020 |website=AZCardinals.com}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on September 7, 2019, only to be waived two days later and re-signed back to the practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Urban |first=Darren |date=September 7, 2019 |title=Cardinals Promote Darrell Daniels, Release Jeremy Vujnovich |url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-promote-darrell-daniels-release-jeremy-vujnovich |access-date=October 23, 2020 |website=AZCardinals.com}}</ref> He was promoted back to the active roster on September 21, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 21, 2019 |title=Arizona Cardinals elevate Darrell Daniels, release Jeremy Vujnovich |url=https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/2019/9/21/20877426/az-arizona-cardinals-elevate-darrell-daniels-release-jeremy-vujnovich |access-date=October 23, 2020 |website=Revenge of the Birds |publisher=SB Nation}}</ref> He was waived again on September 28, 2019, and re-signed to the practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Urban |first=Darren |date=September 28, 2019 |title=Cardinals Promote Punter Ryan Winslow To Active Roster |url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-promote-punter-ryan-winslow-to-active-roster |access-date=October 23, 2020 |website=AZCardinals.com}}</ref> He was promoted again on October 5.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Urban |first=Darren |date=October 5, 2019 |title=Cardinals Place Right Tackle Jordan Mills On IR |url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-place-right-tackle-jordan-mills-on-ir |access-date=October 23, 2020 |website=AZCardinals.com}}</ref>
In Week 14 against the [[2019 Pittsburgh Steelers|Pittsburgh Steelers]], Daniels forced a fumble on punter [[Jordan Berry]] during a fake punt attempt which was recovered by teammate [[Dennis Gardeck]] in the 23–17 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 8, 2019 |title=Steelers hang on for 23–17 victory over Cardinals |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128002 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=www.espn.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> He was placed on injured reserve on December 28, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Urban |first=Darren |date=December 28, 2019 |title=Cardinals Promote QB Drew Anderson From Practice Squad |url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-promote-qb-drew-anderson-from-practice-squad |access-date=October 23, 2020 |website=AZCardinals.com}}</ref>
In Week 14 against the [[2019 Pittsburgh Steelers|Pittsburgh Steelers]], Daniels forced a fumble on punter [[Jordan Berry]] during a fake punt attempt which was recovered by teammate [[Dennis Gardeck]] in the 23–17 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 8, 2019 |title=Steelers hang on for 23–17 victory over Cardinals |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128002 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=[[ESPN]] |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> He was placed on injured reserve on December 28, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Urban |first=Darren |date=December 28, 2019 |title=Cardinals Promote QB Drew Anderson From Practice Squad |url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-promote-qb-drew-anderson-from-practice-squad |access-date=October 23, 2020 |website=AZCardinals.com}}</ref>


In Week 9 of the 2020 season against the [[2020 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins]], Daniels recorded 1 catch for a 21 yard touchdown during the 34–31 loss. This was Daniels’ first career touchdown in the NFL.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Miami Dolphins at Arizona Cardinals - November 8th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011080crd.htm |access-date=2020-11-12 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He was placed on injured reserve on November 28, 2020.<ref>{{cite news |author=Urban, Darren |title=Zach Allen Activated, Josh Mauro, Darrell Daniels To Injured Reserve |url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/zach-allen-activated-josh-mauro-darrell-daniels-to-ir |website=AZCardinals.com |date=November 28, 2020 |access-date=January 5, 2021}}</ref> He was activated on December 19, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cardinals Place Zane Gonzalez, Jordan Phillips On IR; Sign D.J. Foster|url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-promote-d-j-foster-ir-zane-gonzalez-jordan-phillips-mike-nugent|author=Urban, Darren|website=AZCardinals.com|date=December 19, 2020}}</ref>
In Week 9 of the 2020 season against the [[2020 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins]], Daniels recorded 1 catch for a 21 yard touchdown during the 34–31 loss. This was Daniels' first career touchdown in the NFL.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Miami Dolphins at Arizona Cardinals - November 8th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011080crd.htm |access-date=2020-11-12 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He was placed on injured reserve on November 28, 2020.<ref>{{cite news |author=Urban, Darren |title=Zach Allen Activated, Josh Mauro, Darrell Daniels To Injured Reserve |url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/zach-allen-activated-josh-mauro-darrell-daniels-to-ir |website=AZCardinals.com |date=November 28, 2020 |access-date=January 5, 2021}}</ref> He was activated on December 19, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cardinals Place Zane Gonzalez, Jordan Phillips On IR; Sign D.J. Foster|url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-promote-d-j-foster-ir-zane-gonzalez-jordan-phillips-mike-nugent|author=Urban, Darren|website=AZCardinals.com|date=December 19, 2020}}</ref>


On March 25, 2021, Daniel re-signed with the Cardinals to a one-year contract.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cardinals bring back TE Darrell Daniels on one-year deal |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/cardinals-bring-back-te-darrell-210515155.html |publisher=sports.yahoo.com |date=March 25, 2021}}</ref>
On March 25, 2021, Daniel re-signed with the Cardinals to a one-year contract.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cardinals bring back TE Darrell Daniels on one-year deal |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/cardinals-bring-back-te-darrell-210515155.html |publisher=sports.yahoo.com |date=March 25, 2021}}</ref>


===Houston Texans===
===Houston Texans===
On May 23, 2022, Daniels signed with the [[Houston Texans]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Houston Texans Transactions (5-23-2022)|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-5-23-2022|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=May 23, 2022}}</ref> He was released on June 11.<ref>{{cite web|title=Texans sign Mason Schreck, cut Darrell Daniels|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/06/10/texans-sign-mason-schreck-cut-darrell-daniels/amp/|website=NBCSports.com|access-date=July 29, 2022}}</ref>
On May 23, 2022, Daniels signed with the [[Houston Texans]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Houston Texans Transactions (5-23-2022)|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-5-23-2022|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=May 23, 2022}}</ref> He was released on June 11.<ref>{{cite web|title=Texans sign Mason Schreck, cut Darrell Daniels|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/06/10/texans-sign-mason-schreck-cut-darrell-daniels/amp/|website=NBCSports.com|access-date=July 29, 2022|archive-date=July 29, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220729185513/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/06/10/texans-sign-mason-schreck-cut-darrell-daniels/amp/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

===Indianapolis Colts (second stint)===
On November 9, 2022, Daniels signed with the practice squad of the [[Indianapolis Colts]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Colts Sign TE Darrell Daniels To Practice Squad|url=https://www.colts.com/news/colts-sign-te-darrell-daniels-to-practice-squad|website=Colts.com|date=November 9, 2022|access-date=November 10, 2022}}</ref> He was released on November 15.<ref>{{cite web|title=Colts Sign LB Tyrell Adams To Practice Squad, Release TE Darrell Daniels From Practice Squad|url=https://www.colts.com/news/tyrell-adams-practice-squad-darrell-daniels-released-linebacker|website=Colts.com|date=November 15, 2022}}</ref>

===Detroit Lions===
On August 2, 2023, Daniels signed with the [[Detroit Lions]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Detroit Lions add 2 new tight ends after Shane Zylstra injury |url=https://www.prideofdetroit.com/platform/amp/2023/8/2/23816998/detroit-lions-sign-darrell-daniels-daniel-helm-tight-end-shane-zylstra-injury |access-date=2023-08-02 |website=SBNation.com}}</ref> He was released on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lions announce roster moves|url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-announce-roster-moves-x4161|website=DetroitLions.com|date=August 29, 2023}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on September 28. He was waived on October 21.


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*[https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/darrell-daniels-1.html College stats]
*[https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/darrell-daniels-1.html College stats]


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Darrell Daniels
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Daniels with the Seahawks in 2018
Personal information
Born: (1994-11-22) November 22, 1994 (age 30)
Pittsburg, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:256 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High school:Freedom (Oakley, California)
College:Washington
Position:Tight end
Undrafted:2017
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:13
Receiving yards:122
Receiving touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Darrell Daniels (born November 22, 1994) is an American football tight end who is a free agent. He played college football at Washington and signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2017.

Early years

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Daniels played high school football at Freedom High School in Oakley, California. He played wide receiver and linebacker his junior year in 2011 and was named the Bay Valley Athletic League (BVAL)CO- MVP. He caught 30 passes for 426 yards and 7 touchdowns in 2011.[1] Daniels recorded 54 receptions, 947 receiving yards, 20 receiving touchdowns, 40 rushing attempts, and 332 rushing yards his senior season in 2012. He also recorded 38 tackles and 2 interceptions as a defensive back in 2012. He earned CalHiSports.com Third-team All-State, MaxPreps Second-team Division I All-State and BVAL Co-MVP honors in 2012.[1] Daniels played in the 2013 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl.[2][1]

College career

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Daniels played for the Washington Huskies from 2013 to 2016.[1] He played in 11 games in 2013, recording 2 solo tackles and 1 tackle assist.[3][1] He converted from wide receiver to tight end midway through the year.[1] Daniels played in 11 games, starting 4, in 2014, catching 11 passes for 171 yards and 1 touchdown.[1] He also totaled four solo tackles.[4] He played in 13 games, starting 8, in 2015, catching 19 passes for 250 yards and 1 touchdown.[1] Daniels also recorded four solo tackles and two tackle assists.[5] He played in 14 games, starting 6, in 2016, catching 17 passes for 307 yards and 4 touchdowns. He earned Honorable Mention All-Pac-12 honors in 2016.[1] He played in 49 games, starting 18, during his college career, catching 47 passes for 728 yards and 5 touchdowns.[6] Daniels also recorded 10 solo tackles and 3 tackle assists.[3][4][5][7]

Professional career

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Daniels was rated the 25th best tight end in the 2017 NFL draft by NFLDraftScout.com.[8] Lance Zierlein of NFL.com predicted that he would be drafted in the seventh round or be a priority free agent, stating that "Daniels' combination of athletic ability and physical traits figures to land him as a third-day draft pick, but he will have to learn to run routes more effectively as a matchup tight end in the NFL or he will find himself stuck on the practice squad for a couple of seasons."[9]

Daniels with the Colts in 2017
Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+1⁄8 in
(1.91 m) 		247 lb
(112 kg) 		34+1⁄2 in
(0.88 m) 		10+1⁄4 in
(0.26 m)		 4.55 s 1.58 s 2.63 s 4.47 s 7.09 s 32 in
(0.81 m)		 9 ft 7 in
(2.92 m)		 17 reps
All values from NFL Combine[8][9]

Indianapolis Colts

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Daniels signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2017.[10] During the Week 3 31–28 victory against the Cleveland Browns, he recorded his first career NFL reception, which was a six-yarder.[11]

Seattle Seahawks

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On September 1, 2018, Daniels was traded to the Seattle Seahawks for wide receiver Marcus Johnson.[12] He was waived by the Seahawks on September 25, 2018, and was re-signed to the practice squad.[13] He was promoted to the active roster on October 3, 2018, following an injury to Will Dissly.[14] He was waived on November 24, 2018.[15]

Arizona Cardinals

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On November 26, 2018, Daniels was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals.[16]

On August 31, 2019, Daniels was waived by the Cardinals and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[17] He was promoted to the active roster on September 7, 2019, only to be waived two days later and re-signed back to the practice squad.[18] He was promoted back to the active roster on September 21, 2019.[19] He was waived again on September 28, 2019, and re-signed to the practice squad.[20] He was promoted again on October 5.[21] In Week 14 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Daniels forced a fumble on punter Jordan Berry during a fake punt attempt which was recovered by teammate Dennis Gardeck in the 23–17 loss.[22] He was placed on injured reserve on December 28, 2019.[23]

In Week 9 of the 2020 season against the Miami Dolphins, Daniels recorded 1 catch for a 21 yard touchdown during the 34–31 loss. This was Daniels' first career touchdown in the NFL.[24] He was placed on injured reserve on November 28, 2020.[25] He was activated on December 19, 2020.[26]

On March 25, 2021, Daniel re-signed with the Cardinals to a one-year contract.[27]

Houston Texans

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On May 23, 2022, Daniels signed with the Houston Texans.[28] He was released on June 11.[29]

Indianapolis Colts (second stint)

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On November 9, 2022, Daniels signed with the practice squad of the Indianapolis Colts.[30] He was released on November 15.[31]

Detroit Lions

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On August 2, 2023, Daniels signed with the Detroit Lions.[32] He was released on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad.[33] He was promoted to the active roster on September 28. He was waived on October 21.

References

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  2. ^ Shurburtt, JC (January 1, 2013). "Semper Fi West: Husky commits shine". 247sports.com. Archived from the original on October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 11, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
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  6. ^ "Darrell Daniels". colts.com. Archived from the original on October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 11, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  7. ^ "Darrell Daniels". sports-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
  8. ^ a b "Darrell Daniels". nfldraftscout.com. Archived from the original on October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 11, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  9. ^ a b "Darrell Daniels". nfl.com. Archived from the original on October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 11, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  10. ^ "TRANSACTIONS". colts.com. Archived from the original on October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 11, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  11. ^ "Cleveland Browns at Indianapolis Colts – September 24th, 2017". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 5, 2017.
  12. ^ Walker, Andrew (September 1, 2018). "Colts Acquire WR Marcus Johnson In Trade With Seahawks". Colts.com. Archived from the original on September 4, 2018. Retrieved September 4, 2018.
  13. ^ Boyle, John (September 25, 2018). "Seahawks Sign Defensive End Branden Jackson Off Practice Squad, Waive Tight End Darrell Daniels". Seahawks.com.
  14. ^ Boyle, John (October 3, 2018). "Seahawks Sign A Pair of Safeties, Promote Tight End Darrell Daniels From Practice Squad". Seahawks.com.
  15. ^ Boyle, John (November 24, 2018). "Seahawks Promote WR Keenan Reynolds From Practice Squad". Seahawks.com.
  16. ^ Williams, Charean (November 26, 2018). "Cardinals claim Darrell Daniels off waivers". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
  17. ^ Odegard, Kyle (August 31, 2019). "After Cuts, Cardinals Arrive At Initial Roster". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
  18. ^ Urban, Darren (September 7, 2019). "Cardinals Promote Darrell Daniels, Release Jeremy Vujnovich". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
  19. ^ "Arizona Cardinals elevate Darrell Daniels, release Jeremy Vujnovich". Revenge of the Birds. SB Nation. September 21, 2019. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
  20. ^ Urban, Darren (September 28, 2019). "Cardinals Promote Punter Ryan Winslow To Active Roster". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
  21. ^ Urban, Darren (October 5, 2019). "Cardinals Place Right Tackle Jordan Mills On IR". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
  22. ^ "Steelers hang on for 23–17 victory over Cardinals". ESPN. Associated Press. December 8, 2019. Retrieved December 8, 2019.
  23. ^ Urban, Darren (December 28, 2019). "Cardinals Promote QB Drew Anderson From Practice Squad". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
  24. ^ "Miami Dolphins at Arizona Cardinals - November 8th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  25. ^ Urban, Darren (November 28, 2020). "Zach Allen Activated, Josh Mauro, Darrell Daniels To Injured Reserve". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  26. ^ Urban, Darren (December 19, 2020). "Cardinals Place Zane Gonzalez, Jordan Phillips On IR; Sign D.J. Foster". AZCardinals.com.
  27. ^ "Cardinals bring back TE Darrell Daniels on one-year deal". sports.yahoo.com. March 25, 2021.
  28. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (5-23-2022)". HoustonTexans.com. May 23, 2022.
  29. ^ "Texans sign Mason Schreck, cut Darrell Daniels". NBCSports.com. Archived from the original on July 29, 2022. Retrieved July 29, 2022.
  30. ^ "Colts Sign TE Darrell Daniels To Practice Squad". Colts.com. November 9, 2022. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
  31. ^ "Colts Sign LB Tyrell Adams To Practice Squad, Release TE Darrell Daniels From Practice Squad". Colts.com. November 15, 2022.
  32. ^ "Detroit Lions add 2 new tight ends after Shane Zylstra injury". SBNation.com. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
  33. ^ "Lions announce roster moves". DetroitLions.com. August 29, 2023.
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