Braeden Daniels
 Daniels with the Washington Commanders in 2023 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | August 22, 2000 Carrollton, Texas, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight: | 297 lb (135 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Hebron (Carrollton) |
| College: | Utah (2018–2022) |
| Position: | Offensive tackle |
| NFL draft: | 2023 / round: 4 / pick: 118 |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Braeden Edward Daniels (BRAY-dən; born August 22, 2000) is an American professional football offensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football for the Utah Utes and was selected by the Washington Commanders in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL draft.
Early life
[edit]Daniels was born on August 22, 2000, in Carrollton, Texas.[1] He attended Hebron High School, where he played football, javelin throw, discus throw, and shot put, earning all-district honors for the latter.[1][2] Rated a three-star recruit, Daniels initially committed to play college football at Illinois before switching his commitment to Utah.[3]
College career
[edit]Daniels played in two games during his true freshman season at Utah before redshirting the year. He became the Utes' starting left guard going into his redshirt freshman season.[4] He moved to right tackle two games into his redshirt junior season and was named second team All-Pac-12 Conference.[5] Daniels was named first team All-Pac-12 as a redshirt senior.[6]
Professional career
[edit]| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 3+5⁄8 in (1.92 m) |
294 lb (133 kg) |
33 in (0.84 m) |
9+3⁄8 in (0.24 m) |
4.99 s | 1.71 s | 2.86 s | 4.60 s | 7.53 s | 30.5 in (0.77 m) |
9 ft 1 in (2.77 m) | ||
| [7] | ||||||||||||
Washington Commanders
[edit]Daniels was selected by the Washington Commanders in the fourth round (118th overall) of the 2023 NFL draft.[8] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 19, 2023.[9] He was placed on injured reserve on August 28, 2023, due to a torn rotator cuff.[10] Daniels was released on August 27, 2024.[11]
Houston Texans
[edit]On August 29, 2024, Daniels signed with the practice squad of the Houston Texans.[12] He was released on September 17.[13]
Los Angeles Chargers
[edit]On September 26, 2024, Daniels was signed to the Los Angeles Chargers practice squad and released five days later.[14][15]
Philadelphia Eagles
[edit]On October 30, 2024, Daniels was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad, but was released a week later.[16]
Personal life
[edit]Daniels mother, Yronica, earned first-team All-Southland honors in 1987 while playing for the McNeese Cowgirls basketball team at McNeese State University.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Brugler, Dane. "The Beast: 2023 NFL Draft Guide" (PDF). The Athletic. p. 175. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
- ^ Coles, Joe (April 25, 2023). "Who is NFL draft prospect Braeden Daniels?". Deseret News. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ^ Worthy, Lynn (January 14, 2018). "Three recruits from Texas commit to Utes football program on the same day". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ^ Kragthorpe, Kurt (August 2, 2019). "Retooling Utah's offensive line is a big issue, but Jim Harding will 'get it done,' Kyle Whittingham says". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ^ Call, Jeff (December 7, 2021). "Utah football: Which Utes collected Pac-12 accolades?". Deseret News. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- ^ Marchiote, Bo (February 25, 2023). "NFL Scouting Combine: Utah OL Braeden Daniels trying for a "high 4's" 40 he says". SI.com. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- ^ "Braeden Daniels Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ^ Lichtenstein, Hannah (April 29, 2023). "Commanders draft OT Braeden Daniels with No. 118 overall pick". Commanders.com. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ^ Selby, Zach. "Commanders sign C Ricky Stromberg, T Braeden Daniels to rookie deals". Commandeers.com. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ^ "Commanders' Braeden Daniels: Hits IR with torn rotator cuff". CBS Sports. RotoWire. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ^ Selby, Zach. "Commanders release 34 players; place 3 on IR, 1 on PUP list". Commanders.com. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
- ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (08-29-2024)". HoustonTexans.com. August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (09-17-2024)". houstontexans.com. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
- ^ "Los Angeles Chargers Sign Tony Jefferson to Active Roster". Chargers.com. September 26, 2024.
- ^ Sandoval, Ricardo. "Chargers Officially Release Safety to Make Room for Derwin James". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
- ^ "Eagles sign OL Braeden Daniels to the practice squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. October 30, 2024.