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Dominique Dafney
Personal information
Born: (1997-06-03) June 3, 1997 (age 26)
Iowa Western (2016)
Iowa (2017–2018)
Indiana State (2019)
Position:Tight end
Undrafted:2020
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:4
Receiving yards:60
Receiving touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Dominique Dafney (born June 3, 1997) is an

undrafted free agent in 2020. He has also played for the Green Bay Packers
.

Collegiate career

Dafney began his career at Iowa Western Community College, spending one season as a reserve wide receiver before transferring to the University of Iowa as a preferred walk-on.[1] Dafney played two seasons, mostly on special teams, with the Hawkeyes. He transferred to Indiana State after his junior year as a graduate transfer. In his only season with the Sycamores, Dafney rushed for 439 yards and caught 15 passes for 196 yards and scored seven touchdowns and was named second-team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference at fullback.[2]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight
6 ft 2+1⁄8 in
(1.88 m) 		235 lb
(107 kg)
Values from Pro Day[3]

Indianapolis Colts

Dafney was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent August 26, 2020.[4] He was waived by the Colts on September 8, 2020, during final roster cuts.[5]

Green Bay Packers

The Green Bay Packers signed Dafney to their practice squad on October 12, 2020.[6] He was elevated to the active roster on December 5 for the team's week 13 game against the Philadelphia Eagles, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[7] He was promoted to the active roster on December 12.[8] On December 27, he recorded his first NFL catch, a 13-yard reception from Aaron Rodgers, during a Week 16 victory over the Tennessee Titans. On January 3, 2021, Dafney caught his first NFL touchdown during a Week 17 win against the Chicago Bears.[9]

On September 25, 2021, Dafney was placed on injured reserve.[10] He was reactivated on October 28, 2021.[11] He signed his tender offer from the Packers on April 18, 2022, to keep him with the team.[12] He was waived/injured on August 16, 2022 and placed on injured reserve.[13] The Packers reached an injury settlement with Dafney on August 22, 2022, making him a free agent.[14]

Denver Broncos

On September 13, 2022, Dafney was signed to the Denver Broncos practice squad. He was released on October 10, 2022.[15]

Indianapolis Colts (second stint)

On December 20, 2022, Dafney was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.[16] He was released on December 29.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On January 23, 2023, Dafney signed a reserve/future contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[17] He was waived on August 28.[18]

Memphis Showboats

On February 21, 2024, Dafney signed with the Memphis Showboats of the United Football League (UFL).[19] He was waived on March 23.[20]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Year Team Games Receiving Fumbles
G GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD FUM Lost
2020 GB 5 2 2 26 13.0 13 1 0 0
2021 GB 10 2 2 34 17.0 26 0 0 0
Total 15 4 4 60 15.0 26 1 0 0
Source: NFL.com

References

  1. ^ Leistikow, Chad (April 18, 2017). "Hawkeyes' WR shortage finds help from junior-college trio". USA Today. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
  2. ^ "Camp Notebook: Fountain embraces chance to compete again". The Herald Bulletin. August 26, 2020. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
  3. ^ "2020 NFL Draft Scout Dominique Dafney College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
  4. ^ Hickey, Kevin (August 26, 2020). "Colts sign TE Dominique Dafney". USA Today. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
  5. ^ "Dominique Dafney: Cut by Colts". CBSSports.com. RotoWire. September 8, 2020. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
  6. ^ Huber, Bill (October 12, 2020). "Packers Add Versatile, Athletic Dafney to Practice Squad". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
  7. ^ "Packers' Dominique Dafney: Rises to active roster". CBSSports.com. RotoWire. December 5, 2020. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
  8. ^ "Packers activate RB AJ Dillon from the exempt/COVID-19 list". Packers.com. December 12, 2020. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  9. ^ Hodkiewicz, Wes (January 3, 2021). "Packers lock up No. 1 seed for NFC playoffs by beating Bears, 35–16". Packers.com. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
  10. ^ "Packers place TE Dominique Dafney on injured reserve". Packers.com. September 25, 2021. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
  11. ^ Alper, Josh (October 28, 2021). "Packers activate Dominique Dafney from IR, call up Ben Braden from practice squad". Pro Football Talk. NBCSports.com. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
  12. ^ "Packers re-sign six as offseason program gets going". profootballtalk.nbcsports.com. Retrieved April 18, 2022.
  13. ^ "Packers claim tight end off waivers from Carolina Panthers". packers.com. August 16, 2022. Archived from the original on August 31, 2022. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
  14. ^ Kruse, Zach (August 22, 2022). "Packers reach injury settlement with TE Dominique Dafney". PackersWire. USAToday.com. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  15. ^ DiLalla, Aric (October 10, 2022). "Broncos promote WR Kendall Hinton to active roster, place three players on injured reserve". DenverBroncos.com.
  16. ^ "Colts Place RB Jonathan Taylor On Injured Reserve, Waive DE Ifeadi Odenigbo, Sign RB Jordan Wilkins To 53-Man Roster, Sign LB Cameron McGrone From New England Patriots' Practice Squad". Colts.com. December 20, 2022.
  17. ^ Smith, Scott (January 23, 2023). "Bucs Add TE Dominique Dafney on Futures Deal". Buccaneers.com.
  18. ^ Stroud, Rick (August 28, 2023). "Bucs release QB John Wolford, LB Patrick O'Connor, among others". Tampa Bay Times.
  19. ^ @UFL_PR (February 21, 2024). "The United Football League has agreed to terms with the following player:" (Tweet). Retrieved February 21, 2024 – via Twitter.
  20. ^ "Memphis Showboats Announce Training Camp Roster Moves". UFLBoard.com. March 23, 2024. Retrieved March 23, 2024.

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