Mike Danna
Michael Danna is an American football defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Michigan.
| No. 51 – Kansas City Chiefs | |||
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||
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| Born: | December 1, 1997 Detroit, Michigan | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Weight: | 261 lb (118 kg) | ||
| Career information | |||
| High school: | De La Salle Collegiate (Warren, Michigan) | ||
| College: | Michigan | ||
| NFL Draft: | 2020 / Round: 5 / Pick: 177 | ||
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| Roster status: | Unsigned draft pick | ||
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High school career
Danna began playing football at De La Salle Collegiate High School in Warren, Michigan. 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.[1]
College career
Danna played three seasons at Central Michigan and earned first-team all-Mid-American Conference honors in 2018. 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.[2] 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.[1]
Professional career
Danna was selected in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs with the 177th overall pick.[2]
References
- McMullen, Matt (April 25, 2020). "Five Things to Know About Fifth-Round DE Mike Danna". Chiefs.com. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- McMann, Aaron (April 25, 2020). "NFL Draft 2020: Michigan DE Mike Danna lands with Chiefs". MLive. Retrieved April 25, 2020.