Michael Danna (born December 4, 1997) is an American professional football defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Central Michigan University and the University of Michigan.
Danna with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2021 | |||||||||
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||||||||
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| Born: | December 4, 1997 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 257 lb (117 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | De La Salle Collegiate (Warren, Michigan) | ||||||||
| College: | Central Michigan (2015–2018) Michigan (2019) | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2020 / round: 5 / pick: 177 | ||||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||
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Early life
editDanna began playing football at De La Salle Collegiate High School in Warren, Michigan.[1] In 2014, he led the school to a state title. Danna compiled 20 tackles-for-loss and earned All-State special mention from the Associated Press.[2]
College career
editDanna played three seasons at Central Michigan and earned first-team all-Mid-American Conference honors in 2018.[3] He transferred to Michigan where he was a part-time starter. Danna had 38 tackles (three for a loss) and three sacks during the 2019 season.[4] He had six tackles and a sack against Michigan State, earning Team Defensive Lineman of the Game honors. Danna also had five tackles and a sack against Iowa.[2]
Professional career
editDanna was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs with the 177th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL draft.[5]
In Week 2 against the Los Angeles Chargers, Danna recorded his first career sack during the 23–20 win.[6] He was placed on injured reserve on October 10, 2020, with a hamstring injury.[7] He was activated on October 31.[8] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on January 6, 2021,[9] and activated on January 11.[10]
In 2022, Danna won his first Super Bowl when the Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII.[11]
In 2023, Danna won his second straight Super Bowl when the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII.[12] Danna recorded three tackles in the game.[13]
Danna re-signed with the Chiefs on April 10, 2024 on a three-year, $24 million deal.[14]
References
edit- ^ McCabe, Mick (November 13, 2014). "Mike Danna dominates for Warren De La Salle". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ a b McMullen, Matt (April 25, 2020). "Five Things to Know About Fifth-Round DE Mike Danna". Chiefs.com. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- ^ "Mike Danna College Stats". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ McMann, Aaron (April 25, 2020). "NFL Draft 2020: Michigan DE Mike Danna lands with Chiefs". MLive. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- ^ "2020 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ "Butker good from 58 in OT, Chiefs survive Herbert's LA debut". ESPN.com. Associated Press. September 20, 2020. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
- ^ Goldman, Charles (October 10, 2020). "Chiefs rookie DE Mike Danna placed on injured reserve". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ Goldman, Charles (October 31, 2020). "Chiefs make several roster moves on Saturday". USAToday.com. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
- ^ Goldman, Charles (January 6, 2021). "Chiefs rookie DE Mike Danna placed on reserve/COVID-19 list". USAToday.com. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
- ^ Goldman, Charles (January 11, 2021). "Chiefs activate LB Anthony Hitchens, DE Mike Danna from reserve/COVID-19 list". USAToday.com. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
- ^ "Super Bowl LVII - Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 12th, 2023". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
- ^ Maaddi, Rob (February 12, 2024). "Patrick Mahomes rallies the Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl title, 25–22 over 49ers in overtime". AP News. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ "Super Bowl LVIII - San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 11th, 2024". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ Summers, Joe (April 6, 2024). "Chiefs Re-Sign Their Top Remaining Free Agent Defender". KC Kingdom. Retrieved April 10, 2024.