Dan Owens

Daniel William Owens (born March 16, 1967) is a former American football defensive lineman.

Dan Owens
No. 70, 90, 93
Position:Defensive End
Personal information
Born: (1967-03-16) March 16, 1967
Whittier, California
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:277 lb (126 kg)
Career information
High school:La Habra (La Habra, California)
College:Southern California
NFL Draft:1990 / Round: 2 / Pick: 35
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:321
Sacks:33.5
Fumble Recoveries:7
Player stats at NFL.com

Professional career

Owens played for the Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons between 1990 and 1999 and amassed 33 career sacks.

In his last season with the Lions, he started at defensive tackle. He was a solid starter, even though he probably didn't even weigh 290 pounds. He got hurt in week 9 and was lost for the season. Unfortunately for Owens, this injury at his age ended his career.

College career

Owens played college football at the University of Southern California where he was All-Pac-10 in 1989.

Personal life

Owens is married to his wife Susie and has four children; Lainey, Mackenzie, Connor, and Haley. He is also part owner of The Forum Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Georgia. He currently serves as the defensive coordinator for the Northview High School football team.


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