Danny Stutsman

Danny Stutsman (born March 10, 2003) is an American professional football linebacker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners and was selected by the Saints in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL draft.

Early life Stutsman was born in Boca Raton, Florida. He attended Foundation Academy in Winter Garden, Florida. As a junior, Stutsman recorded 110 tackles. In addition, he also added 44 receptions for 891 yards, and 12 touchdowns. Stutsman finished his high school career with totals of 333 tackles, 20 sacks, and eight forced fumbles. A three-star recruit, he committed to play college football at the University of Oklahoma.

College career As a freshman in 2021, Stutsman played in ten games, tallying 38 tackles, one sack, and two forced fumbles. The following season, his 125 total tackles led the Big 12, while also posting three sacks, and two interceptions. Against Texas Tech, Stutsman recorded 18 tackles, a career high. Entering the 2023 season, Stutsman was seen as a top prospect for the 2024 NFL draft. On December 11, 2023, Stutsman announced that he would be returning for his senior season, despite expectations he would declare for the 2024 draft.

College statistics Season GP Tackles Interceptions Fumbles Solo Ast Cmb TfL Sck Int Yds Avg TD PD FR Yds TD FF 2021 10 21 17 38 2.0 1.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2022 13 68 57 125 11.0 3.0 2 40 20.0 0 5 0 0 0 0 2023 12 51 53 104 16.0 3.0 1 30 30.0 1 3 1 0 0 2 2024 12 44 65 109 8.0 1.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Career 47 184 192 376 37.0 8.0 3 70 23.3 1 8 1 0 0 4

Professional career

Stutsman was selected in the fourth round, with the 112th pick by the New Orleans Saints at the 2025 NFL draft.