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Darrell Daniels

TE

Darrell Daniels plays TE in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2023 with DET, capping a 7-season NFL career. Few match his speed, which grades in the 83rd percentile. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 13 catches for 122 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'3", 256#

College

Washington

Draft

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Seasons

2017–2023

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
35.1

12th percentile among TEs · limited sample

10 games · 4 targets

Role×0.14-1.06
Hands×0.1-0.88
Volume×0.12-0.76
Total EPA×0.22-0.65
EPA/target×0.3-0.63
Yards/target×0.12-1.00

2021 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed83▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst29▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility29▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).

Size34▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands8▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat60▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability42▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share8▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share66▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency22▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume23▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2023DET45.41
2021ARI35.1101
2020ARI50.998921
2019ARI41.6714
2018SEA39.56
2017IND21.97326

Career profile

Darrell Daniels has appeared in 40 regular-season games across 6 NFL seasons on file, playing for 4 teams: IND (2017), SEA (2018), ARI (2019–2021), DET (2023).

As a receiver he has caught 13 passes for 122 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2020 with ARI: 92 yards and 1 touchdown in 9 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2021 splits

regular season

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonLAR2 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1TEN—42.3
Week 2MIN—41.5
Week 3JAX—44
Week 6CLE—37.3
Week 8GB—43
Week 9SF1 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD33.8
Week 10CAR—43.4
Week 11SEA—38.8
Week 17DAL—42.3
Week 18SEA—43.3

Darrell Daniels — common questions

What position does Darrell Daniels play?
Darrell Daniels is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Darrell Daniels played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Darrell Daniels has played for IND (2017), SEA (2018), ARI (2019–2021), DET (2023).
Where did Darrell Daniels go to college?
Darrell Daniels played college football at Washington.
How many touchdowns has Darrell Daniels scored?
Darrell Daniels has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Darrell Daniels's ScoutIndex Rating?
Darrell Daniels rated 45.4 for 2023, the 40th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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