Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Darrion Daniels was born December 4, 1997 in Dallas, Texas. He is a Defensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL.

Daniels was a four-star prospect coming out of Bishop Dunne and committed to the Oklahoma State Cowboys on January 30, 2015. He was named Oklahoma State's most outstanding defensive newcomer in 2015. In 2018, Daniels transferred to Nebraska, where he played with his brother Damion. Daniels was a team captain in 2019 and an honorable mention all-Big Ten player.

Daniels signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL Draft on April 28, 2020. He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020 and signed to the team's practice squad the next day. He was elevated to the active roster on October 17, November 28, and December 12 for the team's weeks 6, 12, and 14 games, against the Los Angeles Rams twice and Washington Football Team, and reverted to the practice squad after each game. He was promoted to the active roster on December 25.