Braeden Daniels

Braeden Edward Daniels (BRAY-dən; born August 22, 2000) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Utah Utes and was selected by the Washington Commanders in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL draft.

Braeden Daniels

Daniels with the Washington Commanders in 2023
No. 66 – Miami Dolphins
Position:	Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born:	(2000-08-22) August 22, 2000 (age 24) Carrollton, Texas, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	305 lb (138 kg)
Career information
High school:	Hebron (Carrollton)
College:	Utah (2018–2022)
NFL draft:	2023: 4th round, 118th pick
Career history
Washington Commanders (2023) Houston Texans (2024)* Los Angeles Chargers (2024)* Philadelphia Eagles (2024)* Dallas Cowboys (2024)* Miami Dolphins (2024–present)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:	Active
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-Pac-12 (2022) Second-team All-Pac-12 (2021)
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

Daniels was born on August 22, 2000, in Carrollton, Texas.^[1] He attended Hebron High School, where he played football, javelin throw, discus throw, and shot put, earning all-district honors for the latter.^[1][2] Rated a three-star recruit, Daniels initially committed to play college football at Illinois before switching his commitment to Utah.^[3]

College career

Daniels played in two games during his true freshman season at Utah before redshirting the year. He became the Utes' starting left guard going into his redshirt freshman season.^[4] He moved to right tackle two games into his redshirt junior season and was named second team All-Pac-12 Conference.^[5] Daniels was named first team All-Pac-12 as a redshirt senior.^[6]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump
6 ft 3+5⁄8 in (1.92 m)	294 lb (133 kg)	33 in (0.84 m)	9+3⁄8 in (0.24 m)	4.99 s	1.71 s	2.86 s	4.60 s	7.53 s	30.5 in (0.77 m)	9 ft 1 in (2.77 m)
All values from NFL Combine[7][8]

Washington Commanders

Daniels was selected by the Washington Commanders in the fourth round (118th overall) of the 2023 NFL draft.^[9] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 19, 2023.^[10] He was placed on injured reserve on August 28, 2023, due to a torn rotator cuff.^[11] Daniels was released on August 27, 2024.^[12]

Houston Texans

On August 29, 2024, Daniels signed with the practice squad of the Houston Texans.^[13] He was released on September 17.^[14]

Los Angeles Chargers

On September 26, 2024, Daniels was signed to the Los Angeles Chargers practice squad and released five days later.^[15][16]

Philadelphia Eagles

On October 30, 2024, Daniels was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad, but was released a week later.^[17]

Dallas Cowboys

On December 12, 2024, Daniels signed with the Dallas Cowboys practice squad.^[18]

Miami Dolphins

On January 1, 2025, Daniels was signed by the Miami Dolphins off the Cowboys practice squad.^[19]

Personal life

Daniels mother, Yronica, earned first-team All-Southland honors in 1987 while playing for the McNeese Cowgirls basketball team at McNeese State University.^[1]