Darrion Daniels (born December 4, 1997) is an

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for the Birmingham Stallions of the

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(USFL). He signed with the

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as an

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in 2020 following his

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career with

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. He also played for

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in college.

College career

Daniels was a four-star prospect coming out of Bishop Dunne and committed to the Oklahoma State Cowboys on January 30, 2015. He was named Oklahoma State's most outstanding defensive newcomer in 2015. In 2018, Daniels transferred to

, where he played with his brother Damion. Daniels was a team captain in

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and an honorable mention all-Big Ten player.

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

Daniels signed with the

as an

following the

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on April 28, 2020. He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020, and signed to the team's

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the next day. He was elevated to the active roster on October 17, November 28, and December 12 for the team's weeks 6, 12, and 14 games, against the

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twice and Washington Football Team, and reverted to the practice squad after each game. He was promoted to the active roster on December 25. On August 31, 2021, Daniels was waived by the 49ers and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.

Atlanta Falcons

Daniels signed with the

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on July 27, 2022. He was waived on August 30.

Birmingham Stallions

Daniels signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the USFL on December 16, 2022.

References

External links

Nebraska Cornhuskers bioSan Francisco 49ers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Daniels, Darrion 1997 births Living people American football defensive tackles Nebraska Cornhuskers football players San Francisco 49ers players Players of American football from Dallas African-American players of American football Oklahoma State Cowboys football players 21st-century African-American sportspeople Atlanta Falcons players Birmingham Stallions (2022) players