Daniel Wise (American football)

Daniel Wise (born January 16, 1996) is an American football defensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at Kansas and signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2019.

Daniel Wise
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Wise with the Washington Commanders in 2022
Personal information
Born: (1996-01-16) January 16, 1996
Carrollton, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:285 lb (129 kg)
Career information
High school:Hebron (Carrollton)
College:Kansas (2015–2018)
Position:Defensive tackle
Undrafted:2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2022
Tackles:11
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early years

Wise attended Hebron High School, where he was a starter at defensive tackle. As a junior, he tallied 77 tackles, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. As a senior, he posted 49 tackles (33 solo), 5 sacks and 14 quarterback hurries.

College career

Wise accepted a football scholarship from the University of Kansas. As a freshman, he appeared in 12 games (7 starts), while making 26 tackles (5.5 for loss), 3.5 sacks, one pass breakup and one blocked kick.

As a sophomore, he started 11 games at defensive tackle, totalling 38 tackles, 3 sacks, one pass breakup and 2 blocked kicks. He had 8 tackles and 4 tackles for loss against Ohio.

As a junior, he started at 12 games, registering 53 tackles, 7 sacks (led the team), 16 tackles for loss (led the team), 5 quarterback hurries, one pass breakup and one fumble recovery. He had 5 tackles and 4 tackles for loss against Southwest Missouri Satte.

As a senior, he started 11 games, recording 34 tackles, 5 sacks and 12.5 tackles for loss. He had 8 tackles (one for loss) against Nicholls. He made 5 tackles and 2 sacks against West Virginia. He had 5 tackles (3 for loss) and one sack against the Texas.

College statistics
YearGamesTacklesFor lossSacksIntPD
2015 8176401
2016 11319301
2017 123316500
2018 112712500
Career42108431702

Professional career
Wise (right) with former Kansas teammates, Dorance Armstrong (left) and Steven Sims (middle) in 2019.
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 2+5⁄8 in
(1.90 m)		 281 lb
(127 kg)		 33 in
(0.84 m)		 10 in
(0.25 m)		5.20 s1.77 s3.00 s4.37 s7.53 s27.5 in
(0.70 m)		9 ft 4 in
(2.84 m)		22 reps
All values from NFL Combine[1][2][3]

Dallas Cowboys

Wise was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent after the 2019 NFL Draft on April 30.[4] He was waived on August 31, 2019, and was signed to the practice squad.[5][6] On December 30, 2019, Wise was signed to a reserve/future contract. He was waived on March 18, 2020.

Arizona Cardinals

On October 28, 2020, Wise was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad.[7] He was released six days later.[8]

Washington Football Team / Commanders
Wise in 2021

On January 12, 2021, Wise signed a reserve/futures contract with the Washington Football Team.[9] He was released on August 31, 2021,[10] but re-signed to the practice squad the following day.[11] He was elevated to the active roster for the team's Week 3 game against the Buffalo Bills, and reverted back to the practice squad following the game.[12] Washington signed Wise to their active roster on November 16, 2021.[13] He suffered a knee injury in Week 15 and was placed on injured reserve on December 24.[14]

Wise re-signed with the team on March 17, 2022.[15] He played in 11 games before being waived on December 31, 2022.

Kansas City Chiefs

On January 4, 2023, Wise was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad. He was released on January 17. He was signed again on February 3, to a reserve/future contract. He was waived on August 29, 2023.[16]

Personal life

Wise is the son of former Canadian Football League and Arena Football League player Deatrich Wise and the brother of Deatrich Wise Jr.[17]

References
  1. "Daniel Wise Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  2. "2019 NFL Draft Scout Daniel Wise College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  3. "Daniel Wise 2019 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  4. Eatman, Nick (April 30, 2019). "Cowboys to Sign 13 Undrafted Free Agents". Dallas Cowboys.
  5. Helman, David (August 31, 2019). "Several Young Draft Picks Among Cowboys' Cuts". Dallas Cowboys.
  6. Phillips, Rob (September 2, 2019). "Initial Practice Squad Includes New QB, TE, WR". Dallas Cowboys.
  7. Urban, Darren (October 28, 2020). "Hurting On Defensive Line, Cardinals Bring Back Josh Mauro". AZCardinals.com.
  8. Root, Jess (November 3, 2020). "Cardinals protect 4 players, cut 1 from practice squad". USAToday.com. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
  9. "Washington Signs 3 Players To Reserve/Future Contracts". Washington Commanders. January 12, 2021. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
  10. Washington Football Team Public Relations (August 31, 2021). "Washington Makes Multiple Roster Moves". Washington Commanders. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
  11. Washington Football Team Public Relations. "Washington Signs 15 Players To Practice Squad". Washington Commanders. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
  12. Washington Football Team Public Relations (September 25, 2021). "Washington Downgrades DT Matt Ioannidis To OUT, Elevates DT Daniel Wise". Washington Commanders. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
  13. Washington Football Team Public Relations (November 16, 2021). "Washington places Chase Young on IR amid multiple roster moves". Washington Commanders. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
  14. Washington Football Team Public Relations (December 24, 2021). "Washington places Landon Collins on IR amid multiple moves". Washington Commanders. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
  15. Washington Commanders Public Relations (March 17, 2022). "Commanders re-sign multiple players". Commanders.com. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
  16. "Chiefs 2023 Roster Down to NFL-Mandated 53". Chiefs.com. August 29, 2023.
  17. "How an ex-NFL player and a military mom led Daniel Wise back to KU football". CJOnline.com.
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