The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed defensive back D.J. Daniel on Tuesday according to the CFL Transactions page.
D.J. Daniel is six foot one and weighs 185 pounds. The 26-year-old from Griffin, Georgia, was drafted by the Showboats in the 2024 UFL Dispersal Draft but was released on March 23, 2024. The Showboats re-signed him on April 23, 2024. In 2024, he made 15 tackles (14 solos, 1 assist), and one interception in six games. He became a free agent after the season.
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed Daniel as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2021, but was released on August 17, 2021. Next, he signed with the New England Patriots and was placed on the practice squad.
Then, the New Jersey Generals signed Daniel on June 14, 2022. In 2022, Daniel played one game for the Generals. In 2023, Daniel made 30 tackles (27 solos, 3 assists), one tackle for loss, three interceptions, and six pass breakups in ten games.
Collegiately, Daniel played two seasons at Georgia Military College (2017-18) making 36 tackles (32 solos, 4 assists), one tackle for loss, five interceptions for 38 yards, 12 pass breakups, and five blocked kicks in 19 games for the Bulldogs. He helped lead Georgia Military’s defense allowing 159.6 passing yards per game and 16.8 points per game.
Then, he transferred to Georgia (2019-20) making 51 tackles (44 solos, 7 assists), three tackles for loss, and nine pass breakups in 21 games for the Bulldogs.
