Daniel Saileupumoni Shelton was born on August 20,1993 and is an American football defensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League.
28 Facts About Danny Shelton
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Danny Shelton was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft.
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Danny Shelton attended Auburn Senior High School in Auburn, Washington, where he played football and competed in track and wrestling.
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Danny Shelton was a four-star recruit and the 10th best defensive tackle by Rivals.
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Danny Shelton committed to play college football at the University of Washington in January 2011.
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Danny Shelton earned second-place finishes in both the shot put and discus throw at the 2010 West Central District 4A Championships.
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Danny Shelton recorded 45 tackles and 0.5 sacks in 2012 and 59 tackles and two sacks in 2013.
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Danny Shelton entered 2014 as a starter for the third straight year.
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Danny Shelton recorded four sacks against Eastern Washington, which was more than he had combined the previous three seasons and the most for a Huskies player since 1989, earning him first-team AP All-America.
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Danny Shelton was a member of the Huskies' track and field team.
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Danny Shelton was the University of Washington's first defensive lineman selected in the first round of an NFL draft since Steve Emtman in 1992.
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On May 12,2015, Danny Shelton signed a four-year deal worth $11.7 million.
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In 16 games of his rookie season, Danny Shelton played 16 games with 36 tackles.
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Danny Shelton had wanted the number since being drafted by the Browns but opted for his college 71 since 55 was unavailable.
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Danny Shelton explained he wanted to adorn 55 as tributes to his brother Shennon and former NFL linebacker Junior Seau, both of whom have died and have worn 55 while playing football.
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On February 23,2017, Danny Shelton underwent a minor wrist surgery.
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In 2017, Danny Shelton started 14 games for the Browns recording 33 tackles.
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On May 2,2018, the Patriots declined the fifth-year option on Danny Shelton's contract, making him a free agent in 2019.
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On March 24,2020, Danny Shelton signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Detroit Lions.
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Danny Shelton was placed on injured reserve on December 2,2020.
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On January 2,2021, Danny Shelton was activated off of injured reserve.
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Danny Shelton was released after the season on March 16,2021.
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On March 29,2021, Danny Shelton signed a one-year deal with the New York Giants.
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Danny Shelton played in 13 games, recording 31 total tackles and.
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Danny Shelton signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on August 15,2022.
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Danny Shelton was released on August 30,2022 and signed to the practice squad the next day.
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Danny Shelton won his second Super Bowl ring when the Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII.
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Danny Shelton often speaks with pride about his Samoan heritage and dons a lavalava, a traditional Polynesian cloth worn like a kilt or skirt.