Darrell Daniels

Darrell Daniels (born November 22, 1994) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Washington Huskies and signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2017.

Early life Daniels played high school football at Freedom High School in Oakley, California. He played wide receiver and linebacker his junior year in 2011 and was named the Bay Valley Athletic League (BVAL) MVP. He caught 30 passes for 426 yards and 7 touchdowns in 2011. Daniels played in the 2013 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl. He played in 13 games, starting 8, in 2015, catching 19 passes for 250 yards and 1 touchdown. He played in 14 games, starting 6, in 2016, catching 17 passes for 307 yards and 4 touchdowns. He earned Honorable Mention All-Pac-12 honors in 2016. Daniels also recorded 10 solo tackles and 3 tackle assists.

Professional career Daniels was rated the 25th best tight end in the 2017 NFL draft by NFLDraftScout.com.

Indianapolis Colts Daniels signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2017. During the Week 3 31–28 victory against the Cleveland Browns, he recorded his first career NFL reception, which was a six-yarder.

Seattle Seahawks On September 1, 2018, Daniels was traded to the Seattle Seahawks for wide receiver Marcus Johnson. He was waived by the Seahawks on September 25, 2018, and was re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on October 3, 2018, following an injury to Will Dissly. He was waived on November 24, 2018.

Arizona Cardinals On November 26, 2018, Daniels was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals.

On August 31, 2019, Daniels was waived by the Cardinals and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on September 7, 2019, only to be waived two days later and re-signed back to the practice squad. He was promoted back to the active roster on September 21, 2019. He was waived again on September 28, 2019, and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted again on October 5. In Week 14 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Daniels forced a fumble on punter Jordan Berry during a fake punt attempt which was recovered by teammate Dennis Gardeck in the 23–17 loss. He was placed on injured reserve on December 28, 2019.

In Week 9 of the 2020 season against the Miami Dolphins, Daniels recorded 1 catch for a 21 yard touchdown during the 34–31 loss. This was Daniels' first career touchdown in the NFL. He was placed on injured reserve on November 28, 2020. He was activated on December 19, 2020.

On March 25, 2021, Daniel re-signed with the Cardinals to a one-year contract.

Houston Texans On May 23, 2022, Daniels signed with the Houston Texans. He was released on June 11.

Indianapolis Colts (second stint) On November 9, 2022, Daniels signed with the practice squad of the Indianapolis Colts. He was released on November 15.

Detroit Lions On August 2, 2023, Daniels signed with the Detroit Lions. He was released on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on September 28. He was waived on October 21.