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18 Facts About Tank Daniels

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Torrance "Tank" Daniels was born on December 27,1981 and is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League.

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Tank Daniels was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2006.

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Tank Daniels earned a Super Bowl ring with the Giants in XLII against the New England Patriots.

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Tank Daniels was an All-State performer in football as a quarterback during his sophomore and junior seasons and as a wide receiver as a senior.

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Tank Daniels earned All-State honors in baseball as a shortstop, in basketball as a power forward, and in track competing in the hurdles, sprint relays, and long jump.

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Tank Daniels was a two-time All-American honoree, compiled 237 tackles, 34.0 TFL, 17.5 sacks, and 7 interceptions in his career at Harding University.

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Tank Daniels earned Associated Press Little All-America honors as a senior.

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Tank Daniels had his best overall season as a sophomore, finishing with 69 tackles, 13.5 for loss, seven sacks, two picks, and four forced fumbles.

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Tank Daniels continued his standout play in 2004, posting 64 tackles, six for a loss and 3.5 sacks and a career high four interceptions on the season.

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Tank Daniels concluded his career with a career high 74 tackles, 10 for loss, 4.5 sacks, and four forced fumbles.

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Tank Daniels made his NFL debut on November 26,2006, with the Eagles against the Indianapolis Colts, almost forcing a fumble on his first play with a tackle.

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Tank Daniels ended up playing in 6 total games during the 2006 season and registered 5 total tackles.

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Tank Daniels was waived by the Eagles at the beginning of the 2007 season.

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Tank Daniels was signed to the New York Giants practice squad after being cut by the Eagles.

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Tank Daniels was waived by the Giants at the beginning of the 2008 season.

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Tank Daniels was waived during final cuts on September 5,2009.

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Tank Daniels was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on December 21,2009, after linebacker Clint Ingram was placed on injured reserve.

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Tank Daniels was injured and subsequently placed on the injured reserve list on April 26,2010.