Mikey Daniel Explained

Mikey Daniel
Position:	Fullback
Birth Date:	3 November 1996
Birth Place:	Brookings, South Dakota
Height Ft:	6
Height In:	0
Weight Lb:	235
High School:	Brookings High School (Brookings, South Dakota)
College:	South Dakota State
Undraftedyear:	2020
Pastteams:	Atlanta Falcons * Carolina Panthers * Pittsburgh Maulers
Statleague:	NFL

Mikey Daniel (born November 3, 1996) is an American football running back. He played college football at South Dakota State.

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

Daniel signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL draft on April 27, 2020.^[1] He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5.^[2]

Carolina Panthers

On April 13, 2021 Daniel was signed with the Carolina Panthers to fill in for Alex Armah.^[3] He was waived on August 10, 2021.^[4]

Pittsburgh Maulers

Daniel was signed on April 4, 2022, by the Pittsburgh Maulers.^[5] He was transferred to the team's inactive roster on May 6 with a head injury.^{[6] [7]} He was moved back to the active roster on May 14.^[8] He was released after the season on January 2, 2023.^[9]

Further reading

• Web site: Rookie Mikey Daniel looking to carve out a 'hybrid' role in Falcons' backfield. The Athletic. Butt, Jason. May 21, 2020.
• Web site: Falcons Undrafted Free Agent to Watch: Mikey Daniel. Heavy. Kramer, Kelsey. July 9, 2020.
• Web site: Daniel Standing On Solid Character With Battle For Roster Spot Imminent. Sports Illustrated. Johnson, Jeremy. June 29, 2020.
• News: Right At Home. Argus-Leader. Newspapers.com. Zimmer, Matt. C2, C3. August 29, 2019.

Notes and References

1. News: McFadden, Will . April 27, 2020 . Falcons agree to terms with 20 undrafted college free agents . AtlantaFalcons.com . October 7, 2020.
2. News: McFadden, Will . September 5, 2020 . Falcons 2020 roster announced . AtlantaFalcons.com . October 7, 2020.
3. Web site: Gantt, Darin . April 13, 2021 . Panthers sign fullback Mikey Daniel . September 4, 2017 . Panthers.com.
4. Web site: Gantt, Darin . August 10, 2021 . Panthers waive fullback Mikey Daniel . September 4, 2017 . Panthers.com.
5. Web site: Pittsburgh Maulers Transactions . July 4, 2020 . www.footballdb.com . en-US.
6. USFLMaulers . Transferred to inactive roster . 1522471243181543425 . May 6, 2022 . May 6, 2022.
7. USFLMaulers . Game Status Report . 1522473150486769664 . May 6, 2022 . May 6, 2022.
8. USFLMaulers . Roster Updates . 1525587403934773251 . May 14, 2022 . May 16, 2022.
9. USFLMaulers . Released . 1610019241587085313 . January 2, 2023 . January 2, 2023.