Wayne Daniels (born April 8, 1987) is an American former professional football defensive end. He played college football at TCU. Daniels was a 2010 College All-American selection by the Football Writers Association of America.[1]

Wayne Daniels
No. 19
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1987-04-18) April 18, 1987 (age 37)
Kilgore, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:Kilgore (TX)
College:TCU
Undrafted:2011
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • PIFL champion (2014)
  • Second-team All-PIFL (2014)
  • First-team All-American (2010)
  • First-team All-MW (2010)
  • Second-team All-MW (2009)
Career Arena League statistics
Tackles:2
Fumble recoveries:1
Stats at ArenaFan.com

Daniels attended Kilgore High School in Texas, where he registered 65 tackles with eight sacks, three quarterback pressures and an interception in his senior year. Regarded as a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, Daniels was listed as the No. 32 strongside defensive end prospect in the class of 2006.[2]

Professional career

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New York Jets

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After going undrafted, Daniels signed as an undrafted free agent with the New York Jets.[3]

Chicago Rush

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Daniels was assigned to the Chicago Rush of the Arena Football League (AFL). On December 6, 2011, he was traded to the Pittsburgh Power, but later placed him on reassignment on March 20, 2012. He was once again assigned to the Rush in March.[4]

Texas Revolution

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In December 2012, Daniels signed with the Texas Revolution, an indoor football team in the Indoor Football League.[5]

Nashville Venom

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On November 7, 2013, Daniels followed former Revolution Head Coach, Billy Back, to the expansion Nashville Venom of the Professional Indoor Football League. He was waived on March 25, 2015.

References

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  1. ^ "FWAA Names 2010 All-American Team". FWAA. December 11, 2010.
  2. ^ "Strongside defensive ends 2006". Rivals.com. January 31, 2006.
  3. ^ Patrick Burns (July 26, 2011). "Former TCU football players Kirkpatrick and Daniels offered NFL contracts". www.pegasusnews.com. Pegasus News. Archived from the original on December 30, 2013. Retrieved December 20, 2013.
  4. ^ Mitch Lucas (March 10, 2012). "Daniels, Arena League Chicago begin season today". www.kilgorenewsherald.com. Kilgore News Herald. Retrieved December 30, 2013.
  5. ^ "Revolution Sign TCU Defensive Lineman Wayne Daniels". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. December 18, 2012. Retrieved December 30, 2013.
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