Mike Danna

Michael Danna (born December 1, 1997) 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.

Mike Danna
No. 51 – Kansas City Chiefs
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1997-12-04) December 4, 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:Central Michigan & Michigan
NFL Draft:2020 / Round: 5 / Pick: 177
Career history
Roster status:Reserve/COVID-19
Career NFL statistics as of Week 15, 2020
Tackles:22
Sacks:2.5
Forced fumbles:0
Fumble recoveries:0
Player stats at NFL.com

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]

In Week 2 against the Los Angeles Chargers, Danna recorded his first career sack during the 23–20 win.[3] He was placed on injured reserve on October 10, 2020, with a hamstring injury.[4] He was activated on October 31.[5]

References
  1. McMullen, Matt (April 25, 2020). "Five Things to Know About Fifth-Round DE Mike Danna". Chiefs.com. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  2. McMann, Aaron (April 25, 2020). "NFL Draft 2020: Michigan DE Mike Danna lands with Chiefs". MLive. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  3. "Butker good from 58 in OT, Chiefs survive Herbert's LA debut". ESPN.com. Associated Press. September 20, 2020. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  4. "Chiefs rookie DE Mike Danna placed on injured reserve". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. October 10, 2020.
  5. Goldman, Charles (October 31, 2020). "Chiefs make several roster moves on Saturday". USAToday.com. Retrieved November 14, 2020.


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