Daniel Wise (American football) explained

Daniel Wise
Current Team:Michigan Panthers
Number:95
Position:Defensive tackle
Birth Date:16 January 1996
Birth Place:Carrollton, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:285
High School:Hebron (Carrollton)
College:Kansas (2015–2018)
Undraftedyear:2019
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:11
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statlabel3:Pass deflections
Statlabel4:Interceptions
Statlabel5:Forced fumbles
Statlabel6:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel7:Touchdowns
Pfr:WiseDa00

Daniel Wise (born January 16, 1996) is an American football defensive tackle for the Michigan Panthers of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Kansas and signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2019.

Early years

Wise attended Hebron High School, where he was a starter at defensive tackle. As a junior, he tallied 77 tackles, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. As a senior, he posted 49 tackles (33 solo), 5 sacks and 14 quarterback hurries.

College career

Wise accepted a football scholarship from the University of Kansas. As a freshman, he appeared in 12 games (7 starts), while making 26 tackles (5.5 for loss), 3.5 sacks, one pass breakup and one blocked kick.

As a sophomore, he started 11 games at defensive tackle, totalling 38 tackles, 3 sacks, one pass breakup and 2 blocked kicks. He had 8 tackles and 4 tackles for loss against Ohio.

As a junior, he started at 12 games, registering 53 tackles, 7 sacks (led the team), 16 tackles for loss (led the team), 5 quarterback hurries, one pass breakup and one fumble recovery. He had 5 tackles and 4 tackles for loss against Southwest Missouri Satte.

As a senior, he started 11 games, recording 34 tackles, 5 sacks and 12.5 tackles for loss. He had 8 tackles (one for loss) against Nicholls. He made 5 tackles and 2 sacks against West Virginia. He had 5 tackles (3 for loss) and one sack against the Texas.

College statistics
Year Games Tackles For loss Sacks Int PD
20158 17 6 4 0 1
201611 31 9 3 0 1
201712 33 16 5 0 0
20181127 12 5 0 0
Career 42 108 43 17 0 2

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Wise was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent after the 2019 NFL draft on April 30.[1] He was waived on August 31, 2019, and was signed to the practice squad.[2] [3] On December 30, 2019, Wise was signed to a reserve/future contract. He was waived on March 18, 2020.

Arizona Cardinals

On October 28, 2020, Wise was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad.[4] He was released six days later.[5]

Washington Football Team / Commanders

On January 12, 2021, Wise signed a reserve/futures contract with the Washington Football Team.[6] He was released on August 31, 2021,[7] but re-signed to the practice squad the following day.[8] He was elevated to the active roster for the team's Week 3 game against the Buffalo Bills, and reverted back to the practice squad following the game.[9] Washington signed Wise to their active roster on November 16, 2021.[10] He suffered a knee injury in Week 15 and was placed on injured reserve on December 24.[11]

Wise re-signed with the team on March 17, 2022.[12] He played in 11 games before being waived on December 31, 2022.

Kansas City Chiefs

On January 4, 2023, Wise was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad. He was released on January 17. He was signed again on February 3, to a reserve/future contract. He was waived on August 29, 2023.[13]

Michigan Panthers

On December 19, 2023, Wise signed with the Michigan Panthers of the United States Football League (USFL).[14] He was placed on injured reserve on May 1, 2024.[15] He was named to the 2024 All-UFL team on June 5, 2024.[16]

Personal life

Wise is the son of former Canadian Football League and Arena Football League player Deatrich Wise and the brother of Deatrich Wise Jr.[17]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cowboys to Sign 13 Undrafted Free Agents. Eatman, Nick. Dallas Cowboys. April 30, 2019.
  2. Web site: Several Young Draft Picks Among Cowboys' Cuts. Helman, David. Dallas Cowboys. August 31, 2019.
  3. Web site: Initial Practice Squad Includes New QB, TE, WR. Dallas Cowboys. Phillips, Rob. September 2, 2019.
  4. Web site: Hurting On Defensive Line, Cardinals Bring Back Josh Mauro. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. October 28, 2020.
  5. News: Root, Jess . Cardinals protect 4 players, cut 1 from practice squad . USAToday.com . November 3, 2020 . November 30, 2020.
  6. News: Washington Signs 3 Players To Reserve/Future Contracts . Washington Commanders. January 12, 2021 . February 3, 2022.
  7. Web site: Washington Commanders. Washington Makes Multiple Roster Moves. August 31, 2021. February 3, 2022. Washington Football Team Public Relations.
  8. Web site: Washington Football Team Public Relations . Washington Signs 15 Players To Practice Squad . Washington Commanders . February 3, 2022 . March 8, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220308235831/https://www.commanders.com/news/washington-signs-15-players-to-practice-squad . dead .
  9. Web site: Washington Football Team Public Relations . Washington Downgrades DT Matt Ioannidis To OUT, Elevates DT Daniel Wise . Washington Commanders . February 3, 2022 . September 25, 2021.
  10. Web site: Washington places Chase Young on IR amid multiple roster moves. Washington Commanders. November 16, 2021. February 3, 2022. Washington Football Team Public Relations. February 3, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220203035921/https://www.commanders.com/news/washington-places-chase-young-on-ir-amid-multiple-roster-moves. dead.
  11. Web site: Washington places Landon Collins on IR amid multiple moves. Washington Football Team Public Relations. Washington Commanders. December 24, 2021. February 3, 2022.
  12. Web site: Commanders.com. Commanders re-sign multiple players. March 17, 2022. March 17, 2022. Washington Commanders Public Relations.
  13. Web site: Chiefs 2023 Roster Down to NFL-Mandated 53. Chiefs.com. August 29, 2023.
  14. USFLPanthers . Free Agent Signings . 1737306253284557096 . December 19, 2023 . December 20, 2023.
  15. News: UFL Player Transactions, May 1, 2024 . UFLBoard.com . May 2, 2024 . May 2, 2024.
  16. Web site: 2024-06-05 . UFL Announces Inaugural All-UFL Team . 2024-06-06 . www.theufl.com . en.
  17. Web site: How an ex-NFL player and a military mom led Daniel Wise back to KU football . CJOnline.com.