Cameron Dantzler played college football for the Mississippi State Bulldogs and was selected in the third round of the 2020 NFL draft by the Minnesota Vikings.
23 Facts About Cameron Dantzler
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Cameron Dantzler committed to Mississippi State University to play college football.
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Cameron Dantzler played in all 13 of the Bulldogs' games as a redshirt freshman, finishing the season with 25 tackles with four passes defended and an interception.
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Cameron Dantzler entered his redshirt sophomore season as a starter, finishing the season with 43 tackles, a sack, two interceptions and a team-leading 11 passes defended and was named second-team All-Southeastern Conference by the Associated Press.
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Additionally, Cameron Dantzler was one of only four cornerbacks in the conference not to surrender a touchdown pass and had a 41.1 passer rating allowed according to Pro Football Focus.
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Cameron Dantzler entered his redshirt junior season on the watchlists for the Bednarik, Nagurski and Jim Thorpe Awards and was named a preseason All-American by Phil Steele.
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Cameron Dantzler was selected in the third round by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2020 NFL Draft.
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Cameron Dantzler faced competition from fellow rookie Jeff Gladney for his starting job.
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Cameron Dantzler made his first career start and NFL debut in the Vikings' season-opening loss to the Green Bay Packers.
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Cameron Dantzler missed Week 7 before returning in the Vikings' Week 8 win against the Packers.
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Cameron Dantzler started the game and recorded 2 solo tackles before being carted off the field and taken to the hospital due to a serious neck injury.
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Cameron Dantzler finished his rookie season appearing in 11 games and recording 2 interceptions, 46 combined tackles, four passes defended, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery.
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On November 12,2022, Cameron Dantzler was placed on injured reserve due to an ankle injury and was later reactivated on December 10.
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Cameron Dantzler was released by the Vikings on March 10,2023.
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On March 13,2023, Cameron Dantzler was claimed off waivers by the Washington Commanders.
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On June 7,2023, Cameron Dantzler was signed by the Buffalo Bills to a one-year contract.
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On July 27,2023, Cameron Dantzler was released with an injury designation.
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On September 20,2023, Cameron Dantzler signed with the practice squad of the New Orleans Saints.
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Cameron Dantzler was placed on the suspended list on April 16,2024.
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On September 23,2024, Cameron Dantzler signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League.
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Cameron Dantzler was released from the team's practice roster on October 26,2024.
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On February 3,2025, Cameron Dantzler signed with the Memphis Showboats of the United Football League.
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Cameron Dantzler has two daughters with V'Shati Sariah, Carmyn and Venus.