Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Mike Dana was born on December 1, 1997 in Detroit, Michigan. He is a defensive end in the NFL.

Dana attended De La Salle Collegiate High School. He helped lead his team to a Michigan Division 2 title as a junior. He committed to Central Michigan where he redshirted his freshman season. Over the next 2 seasons, he made appearances while making a few starts. Danna started ever game his redshirt junior season while being presented the Herb Deromedi Most Valuable Player Award. As a grad student, Michael transferred to University of Michigan. While appearing in all 13 games, he had 38 tackles while making 1 start. Danna was selected in the 2020 NFL draft in the 5th round (177th pick) by the Chiefs.

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

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