1. Daniel Sorensen was named a team captain and earned first-team Phil Steele All-Independent honors as a senior.
28 Facts About Daniel Sorensen
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Daniel Sorensen received an opportunity to display his ability after Commings aggravated a foot injury and missed the majority of training camp.
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Daniel Sorensen went on to start three preseason games at strong safety after Eric Berry sustained an injury to his heel.
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Daniel Sorensen started all four preseason game and recorded nine combined tackles and a pass deflection.
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On September 9,2014, Daniel Sorensen was waived by the Kansas City Chiefs and was signed to the practice squad two days later.
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Daniel Sorensen was promoted back to the active roster on November 1,2014.
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Daniel Sorensen finished his rookie season with seven combined tackles in nine games and zero starts and was a consistent contributor on special teams.
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Daniel Sorensen entered training camp competing for a roster spot as a backup safety against Sanders Commings, Kelcie McCray, and Justin Cox.
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Daniel Sorensen was named the starting punt protector by special teams coach Dave Toub.
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Daniel Sorensen finished the 2015 season with 23 combined tackles, two pass deflections, and a sack in 16 games and zero starts.
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On December 4,2016, Daniel Sorensen earned his first career start, as a nickelback, in place of an injured Phillip Gaines.
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Daniel Sorensen finished the 2016 season with 63 combined tackles, six pass deflections, three interceptions, a sack, and a touchdown in 16 games and one start.
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Daniel Sorensen entered training camp slated as a backup safety, but saw minor competition from Eric Murray, Steven Terrell, Leon McQuay III, Marqueston Huff, and Jordan Stern.
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Daniel Sorensen made the interception in the first quarter after Vereen attempted a pass on a half back option to tight end Evan Engram.
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Daniel Sorensen was inactive for the Chiefs' Week 17 victory at the Denver Broncos.
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Daniel Sorensen finished the season with 89 combined tackles, six pass deflections, 1.5 sacks, and an interception in 15 games and 14 starts.
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On September 2,2018, Daniel Sorensen was placed on injured reserve after suffering a knee injury in training camp.
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Daniel Sorensen was activated off injured reserve on November 6,2018.
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Later in the game, Daniel Sorensen forced a fumble on Texans kick returner DeAndre Carter, which was recovered by teammate Darwin Thompson.
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Daniel Sorensen entered the season as the third safety behind Tyrann Mathieu and Juan Thornhill.
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Daniel Sorensen played in 17 games with 7 starts, recording 51 tackles, one sack, eight passes defensed, and two interceptions.
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Daniel Sorensen signed with the New Orleans Saints on March 25,2022.
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Daniel Sorensen played in all 17 games with two starts, recording 25 tackles, three passes defensed, and two interceptions.
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On September 27,2023, Daniel Sorensen signed with the Saints practice squad.
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Daniel Sorensen was released on December 5,2023 after two games being active with the team.
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Daniel Sorensen was raised by his parents, Kory and Roxann Daniel Sorensen, in Grand Terrace, California.
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Daniel Sorensen served a 2-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in San Jose, Costa Rica.
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Daniel Sorensen has a sister named Emily and four brothers named Trevan, Bryan, Cody, and Brad.