Torrance "Tank" Daniels (born December 27, 1981) is a former

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who is currently a football Coach at Don Bosco Prep in Ramsey, New Jersey. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2006. He currently resides in NJ and is married to Melinda Daniels (formally Ginnotti) where they have 2 children Tank Rocco and Michael Jesse James Daniels. Daniels has also played for the

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, Jacksonville Jaguars, and

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. He earned a Super Bowl ring with the Giants in

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against the

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Early years

Daniels was an All-State performer in

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as a

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during his sophomore and junior seasons and as a wide receiver as a senior. He earned All-State honors in

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as a

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, in

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as a power forward, and in track competing in the hurdles, sprint relays, and long jump.

College career

He was a two-time

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honoree, compiled 237 tackles, 34.0 TFL, 17.5 sacks, and 7 interceptions in his career at

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. He earned

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Little All-America honors as a senior. As a freshman, Daniels had 30 tackles, 4.5 for loss, 2.5 sacks, and an

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. He had his best overall season as a sophomore, finishing with 69 tackles, 13.5 for loss, seven sacks, two picks, and four forced fumbles. Daniels continued his standout play in 2004, posting 64 tackles, six for a loss and 3.5 sacks and a career high four interceptions on the season. He concluded his career with a career high 74 tackles, 10 for loss, 4.5 sacks, and four forced fumbles. The four-year starter was twice named All-American, forced 10 fumbles during his career, and averaged 26 yards per interception return.

Professional career

First stint with Philadelphia Eagles

After being

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in the

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, Daniels signed with the

where he was on the

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. The Eagles signed Daniels from their practice squad after placing

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on the

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list. He made his NFL debut on November 26, 2006 with the Eagles against the

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, almost forcing a fumble on his first play with a tackle. He ended up playing in 6 total games during the 2006 season and registered 5 total tackles. He was waived by the Eagles at the beginning of the 2007 season.

New York Giants

Daniels was signed to the

after being cut by the Eagles. He was waived by the Giants at the beginning of the 2008 season. In a playoff game against the

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, Daniels forced a fumble.

Second stint with Philadelphia Eagles

During the 2008 season, Daniels re-signed with the

. In his second stint in Philadelphia, Daniels notched 18 special teams tackles in 2008. He was waived during final cuts on September 5, 2009.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Daniels was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on December 21, 2009 after

Clint Ingram was placed on

. Daniels was injured and subsequently placed on the injured reserve list on April 26, 2010.

External links

Jacksonville Jaguars bioNew York Giants bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Daniels, Tank 1981 births Living people People from Monroe County, Arkansas Players of American football from Arkansas American football linebackers Philadelphia Eagles players New York Giants players Jacksonville Jaguars players Hartford Colonials players Harding Bisons football players Harding University alumni