Daniel Zachary Brunskill (born January 27, 1994) is an

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played college football at

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Early years

Brunskill played as a tight end for Valley Center High School in Valley Center, CA where received an award for all-league in the lineman category under Coach Rob Gilster.

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

Brunskill signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2017. He was waived by the Falcons on September 2, 2017, but was signed to the practice squad the next day. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Falcons on January 15, 2018. On September 1, 2018, Brunskill was waived by the Falcons and was signed to the practice squad the next day.

San Diego Fleet (AAF)

In January 2019, Brunskill joined the

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of the newly formed Alliance of American Football.

San Francisco 49ers

left, 200px, Brunskill playing for the 49ers in 2019. On April 11, 2019, Brunskill signed with the

. Brunskill reached

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with the 49ers, but they lost 31–20 to the

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. On March 20, 2020, Brunskill was re-signed to a one-year contract with the 49ers. The 49ers placed a one-year

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tender on Brunskill on March 12, 2021. He signed the contract on April 13. He was named the 49ers starting right guard, and started all 17 games. On March 15, 2022, the 49ers placed a restricted free agent tender on Brunskill, which he signed a month later.

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1994 births Living people American football offensive tackles Atlanta Falcons players People from Valley Center, California Players of American football from California San Diego Fleet players San Diego State Aztecs football players San Francisco 49ers players Sportspeople from San Diego County, California {{offensive-lineman-1990s-stub