29 Facts About Daniel McCullers

Daniel McCullers was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL draft.

Daniel McCullers has an older sister, Deonica, and a younger sister, Dakita.

Daniel McCullers's parents were Phyllis McCullers and Marcus Sanders, him and his sisters spent much their childhood with their grandparents.

Daniel McCullers recorded 55 tackles and four sacks during his junior year in 2008, and was an all-conference selection.

Daniel McCullers was selected to the all-state second-team following his senior season.

Daniel McCullers was ranked a 4-star recruit by Rivals, and the number one junior college prospect at defensive tackle.

Daniel McCullers finished the 2012 season with 39 tackles, including a sack and 5.5 tackles-for-loss, to go along with a forced fumble and a pass broken-up.

Daniel McCullers recorded eight tackles and blocked a PAT in Tennessee's loss against Georgia, and registered eight tackles in the Vols' loss to South Carolina.

Daniel McCullers finished the season with 33 tackles, including 4.5 tackles-for-loss.

Daniel McCullers recorded six tackles in Tennessee's upset of South Carolina, including a sack that knocked quarterback Connor Shaw out of the game.

Daniel McCullers blocked the second PAT of his career in the Vols' loss to Auburn.

Daniel McCullers was the subject of a USA Today feature in September 2012, and a photograph of McCullers towering over a Tennessee trainer was widely circulated on the web.

In February 2014, Daniel McCullers was one of five University of Tennessee players invited to participate in the 2014 NFL Combine.

At Tennessee's NFL Pro Day on April 2,2014, Daniel McCullers registered a best of 5.32 seconds in the 40-yard dash, 7.75 seconds in the 3-cone drill, and 5.14 seconds in the 20-yard shuttle.

Daniel McCullers managed 27 repetitions in the 225-pound bench press.

Daniel McCullers was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 6th round of the 2014 NFL draft.

Daniel McCullers signed a four-year contract with the Steelers on May 19,2014.

Daniel McCullers made his NFL debut in the Steelers' win over Houston on October 20,2014.

Daniel McCullers missed four games due to a torn labrum and underwent surgery to repair it in March 2016.

On October 16,2016, Daniel McCullers recorded his first career blocked field goal against the Miami Dolphins, deflecting Andrew Franks' 24-yard attempt.

On December 11,2016, Daniel McCullers received his first start of the season in place of an injured Hargrave, who had received a concussion the previous game.

On January 1,2017, Daniel McCullers registered his first full career sack in the Steelers' regular season finale against the Cleveland Browns, tackling quarterback Robert Griffin III for a loss of 8 yards on a 3rd and 5 in the fourth quarter.

On March 22,2018, Daniel McCullers signed a one-year contract with the Steelers.

Daniel McCullers appeared in 15 games and made one start in the 2018 season.

On March 15,2019, Daniel McCullers signed a two-year, $2.75 million contract extension with the Steelers.

Daniel McCullers appeared in all 16 games in the 2019 season.

On September 5,2020, Daniel McCullers was released by the Steelers and was signed to the practice squad the next day.

On September 24,2020, Daniel McCullers was signed off the Steelers practice squad by the Chicago Bears to replace John Jenkins, who was placed on the injured reserve list due to a ligament tear in his thumb.

Daniel McCullers appeared in three games in the 2020 season.