The Michigan Panthers signed defensive tackle Damion Daniels on Wednesday. Daniels was released by the Houston Roughnecks on March 2, 2024.
Damion Daniels is six foot three and weighs 325 pounds. The 24-year-old from Dallas, Texas, made six tackles (1 solo, 5 assists) in three games for the Houston Gamblers (USFL) in 2023. The Gamblers signed Daniels as a free agent on March 21, 2023.
Before Houston, Daniels signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2022. Then, Daniels was drafted by the St. Louis Battlehawks (XFL) in the third round (22nd pick) in Phase 6 of the 2022 XFL Draft. He made one tackle (1 solo) in one game in 2023 before he was released on March 14, 2023.
Collegiately, Daniels played four seasons at Nebraska (2018-21) making 83 tackles (29 solo, 54 assists), eight tackles for loss, one interception, two pass breakups, and one fumble recovery in 32 games for the Cornhuskers. He was an All-Big Ten Honorable Mention in 2021 by the coaches and media. He also served as Team Captain in 2021.
