Mike Danna

Mike Danna
Danna with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2021
No. 51 – Kansas City Chiefs
PositionDefensive end
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (1997-12-04) December 4, 1997Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight257 lb (117 kg)
Career information
High schoolDe La Salle Collegiate(Warren, Michigan)
CollegeCentral Michigan (2015–2018)Michigan (2019)
NFL draft2020: 5th round, 177th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of Week 16, 2025
Total tackles191
Sacks21.5
Pass deflections6
Interceptions1
Forced fumbles6
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Michael Danna (born December 4, 1997) is an American professional footballdefensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Central Michigan Chippewas and the Michigan Wolverines.

Early life

Danna began playing football at De La Salle Collegiate High School in Warren, Michigan.[1] In 2014, he led the school to a state title. Danna compiled 20 tackles-for-loss and earned All-State special mention from the Associated Press.[2]

College career

Danna played three seasons at Central Michigan and earned first-team all-Mid-American Conference honors in 2018.[3] He transferred to Michigan where he was a part-time starter. Danna had 38 tackles (three for a loss) and three sacks during the 2019 season.[4] He had six tackles and a sack against Michigan State, earning Team Defensive Lineman of the Game honors. Danna also had five tackles and a sack against Iowa.[2]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span
6 ft 1+1⁄2 in(1.87 m)251 lb(114 kg)32+1⁄2 in(0.83 m)10+1⁄2 in(0.27 m)
All values from Pro Day[5][6]

Danna was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs with the 177th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL draft.[7]

In Week 2 against the Los Angeles Chargers, Danna recorded his first career sack during the 23–20 win.[8] He was placed on injured reserve on October 10, 2020, with a hamstring injury.[9] He was activated on October 31.[10] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on January 6, 2021,[11] and activated on January 11.[12]

In 2022, Danna won his first Super Bowl when the Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII.[13]

In 2023, Danna won his second straight Super Bowl when the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII.[14] Danna recorded three tackles in the game.[15]

Danna re-signed with the Chiefs on April 10, 2024 on a three-year, $24 million deal.[16]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Won the Super Bowl
BoldCareer high

Regular season

Year Team Games Tackles Fumbles Interceptions
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckFFFRYdsTDIntYdsAvgLngTDPD
2020KC131251692.50000000.0000
2021KC1762611153.02000000.0001
2022KC130279185.02000000.0000
2023KC16165032186.50000000.0003
2024KC13124120213.52000000.0001
Career7235169888120.56000000.0005

Postseason

Year Team Games Tackles Fumbles Interceptions
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckFFFRYdsTDIntYdsAvgLngTDPD
2020KC304130.00000000.0000
2021KC303301.00000000.0000
2022KC334220.00000000.0000
2023KC307340.00000000.0000
2024KC112010.00000000.0000
Career1452211111.00000000.0000

References

  1. ^McCabe, Mick (November 13, 2014). "Mike Danna dominates for Warren De La Salle". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
  2. ^ abMcMullen, Matt (April 25, 2020). "Five Things to Know About Fifth-Round DE Mike Danna". Chiefs.com. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  3. ^"Mike Danna College Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
  4. ^McMann, Aaron (April 25, 2020). "NFL Draft 2020: Michigan DE Mike Danna lands with Chiefs". MLive. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  5. ^"2020 Draft Scout Michael Danna, Michigan NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved September 22, 2022.
  6. ^"Mike Danna 2020 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Archived from the original on September 27, 2022. Retrieved September 22, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  7. ^"2020 NFL Draft Listing". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
  8. ^"Butker good from 58 in OT, Chiefs survive Herbert's LA debut". ESPN.com. Associated Press. September 20, 2020. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  9. ^Goldman, Charles (October 10, 2020). "Chiefs rookie DE Mike Danna placed on injured reserve". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
  10. ^Goldman, Charles (October 31, 2020). "Chiefs make several roster moves on Saturday". USAToday.com. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  11. ^Goldman, Charles (January 6, 2021). "Chiefs rookie DE Mike Danna placed on reserve/COVID-19 list". USAToday.com. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
  12. ^Goldman, Charles (January 11, 2021). "Chiefs activate LB Anthony Hitchens, DE Mike Danna from reserve/COVID-19 list". USAToday.com. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
  13. ^"Super Bowl LVII - Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 12th, 2023". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
  14. ^Maaddi, Rob (February 12, 2024). "Patrick Mahomes rallies the Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl title, 25–22 over 49ers in overtime". AP News. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  15. ^"Super Bowl LVIII - San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 11th, 2024". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  16. ^Summers, Joe (April 6, 2024). "Chiefs Re-Sign Their Top Remaining Free Agent Defender". KC Kingdom. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
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