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 Central Michigan and Michigan.
No. 51 – Kansas City Chiefs | |||
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Position: | Defensive end | ||
Personal information | |||
Born: | Detroit, Michigan | December 1, 1997||
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
Weight: | 261 lb (118 kg) | ||
Career information | |||
High school: | De La Salle Collegiate (Warren, Michigan) | ||
College: | Central Michigan & Michigan | ||
NFL Draft: | 2020 / Round: 5 / Pick: 177 | ||
Career history | |||
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Roster status: | Active | ||
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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 by the Kansas City Chiefs with the 177th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft.[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.