Wayne Daniels
American football player (born 1987)
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Wayne Daniels (born April 8, 1987) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end. He played college football for the TCU Horned Frogs. Daniels was a 2010 College All-American selection by the Football Writers Association of America.[1]
Kilgore, Texas, U.S.
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| Position | Defensive end | ||||||
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| Born | April 18, 1987 Kilgore, Texas, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Kilgore | ||||||
| College | TCU | ||||||
| NFL draft | 2011: undrafted | ||||||
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Early life
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
New York Jets
After going undrafted, Daniels signed as an undrafted free agent with the New York Jets.[3]
Chicago Rush
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
In December 2012, Daniels signed with the Texas Revolution, an indoor football team in the Indoor Football League.[5]
Nashville Venom
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.