Dante Daniels (born February 15, 2002) is a Canadian professional football tight end for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Daniels played college football for the Butler Grizzlies and the NC State Wolfpack.
College career Daniels played college football for the Butler Grizzlies from 2021 to 2023 and the NC State Wolfpack from 2024 to 2025. He redshirted his first year and then played in three contests the following season. In 2023, Daniels role increased, catching nine passes for 133 yards and a touchdown. He entered the transfer portal and committed to NC State on December 10, 2023.
Daniels was initially used as a blocker but was used more for receiving as the season went on. He caught his first Division I touchdown on the road against the North Carolina Tar Heels. In his final season, Daniels made seven catches for 74 yards and a touchdown.
Professional career
Daniels was selected with the tenth pick in the second round of the 2026 CFL draft by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He was officially signed on April 30, 2026.
Statistics LegendBoldCareer high
College SeasonTeamGamesReceivingGPRecYdsAvgTD2021Butler CC Redshirt2022Butler CC32147.002023Butler CC7913314.812024NC State1333210.712025NC State1377410.61NJCAA Career101114713.41NCAA Career261010610.62
References
External links Winnipeg Blue Bombers North Carolina State Wolfpack bio Butler Grizzlies bio