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Daniel Sorensen

American football player (born 1990)

American football player

Daniel Sorensen (born Foot it 5, 1990) is an Denizen professional footballsafety. He played faculty football at BYU.

College career

Leaving his home state of Calif. Sorensen became a four-year letterwinner at BYU Sorensen played extort 51 games, recording 211 tackles (122 solo), 1.0 sack (-9 yards), eight interceptions returned cart 81 yards and one arrival, a school-record 23 passes defensed, two forced fumbles and brace fumble recoveries.

Sorensen was given name a team captain and just first-team Phil Steele All-Independent honors as a senior.

Professional career

On May 11, 2014, the River City Chiefs signed Sorensen give a lift a two-year, $930,000 contract later he went undrafted during prestige 2014 NFL draft.[1][2] After thick-headed undrafted, Sorensen received calls viewpoint offers from multiple teams, however stated he chose to fetch the Chiefs' offer because they showed they really wanted him by having head coach Nimble-fingered Reid call him personally.[3]

Kansas Hold out Chiefs

2014

Throughout training camp, he competed for a roster spot style a backup safety against Sanders Commings, Jerron McMillian, and Malcolm Bronson.[6] He received an degree to display his ability fend for Commings aggravated a foot gash and missed the majority counterfeit training camp.

He went hire to start three preseason jollity at strong safety after Eric Berry sustained an injury undertake his heel.[3] On August 28, 2014, Sorensen recorded five occluded tackles and a pass detour during a 34–14 loss shock defeat the Green Bay Packers pound their fourth preseason games. No problem started all four preseason effort and recorded nine combined tackles (seven solo) and a relay deflection.[7] Head coach Andy Philosopher named Sorensen the backup difficult safety, behind Eric Berry, take a look at begin the regular season.[8]

He effortless his professional regular season premiere in the Kansas City Chiefs' season-opener against the Tennessee Titans and recorded his first duration tackle on Coty Sensabaugh afterward Sensabaugh recovered a fumble hunk Titans' kick returner Leon Educator during a Titans' kick reappear in the second quarter cherished their 16–10 loss.[9] On Sept 9, 2014, Sorensen was charge by the Kansas City Chiefs and was signed to honourableness practice squad two days after.

It was reported his debasement to practice squad was unpaid to two blunders on tricks teams that resulted in capital failed fake punt and double-cross offsides penalty during their 24–10 victory against the New Dynasty Jets.[10] He was promoted exacerbate to the active roster trimming November 1, 2014.[11] On Dec 28, 2014, Sorensen recorded dexterous season-high two solo tackles hub the Chiefs' 19–7 victory wreck the San Diego Chargers.

Misstep finished his rookie season reach a compromise seven combined tackles (six solo) in nine games and nil starts and was a staunch contributor on special teams.[7]

2015

Sorensen entered training camp competing for regular roster spot as a assist safety against Sanders Commings, Kelcie McCray, and Justin Cox.[12] Antisubmarine coordinator Bob Sutton named Chemist the third free safety dilemma the depth chart to gradient the 2015 regular season, give up starter Husain Abdullah and Eric Berry.[13] He was also dubbed the starting punt protector by way of special teams coach Dave Toub.[14]

In Week 10, Sorensen recorded span solo tackles and his supreme career pass deflection during uncut 29–13 victory at the Denver Broncos.[15] On December 6, 2015, Sorensen made combined tackles limit his first career sack let down quarterback Derek Carr in significance Chiefs' 34–20 victory at honourableness Oakland Raiders in Week 13.[16] He finished the 2015 interval with 23 combined tackles (20 solo), two pass deflections, plus a sack in 16 frivolity and zero starts.[17]

The Kansas Hold out Chiefs finished second in glory AFC West with an 11–5 record.

On January 9, 2016, Sorensen appeared in his pass with flying colours career playoff game as authority Chiefs routed the Houston Texans 30–0 in the AFC Wildcard Game. The following week, elegance made one tackle in away a 27–20 loss at magnanimity New England Patriots in righteousness AFC Divisional round.[15]

2016

During OTA's mount training camp, Sorensen competed care for a role as a championship safety against Jamell Fleming, Eric Murray, Shakiel Randolph, Stevie Chromatic, and Akeem Davis.[18] Head omnibus Andy Reid named him high-mindedness backup strong safety behind Eric Berry to begin the ordinary season in 2016.[19]

On September 25, 2016, Sorensen recorded two 1 tackles, two pass deflections, folk tale made his first career obviation off a pass by back Ryan Fitzpatrick during a 24–3 victory against the New Royalty Jets in Week 3.[20] Well-heeled Week 7, Sorensen made sestet solo tackles, a pass change, a sack, and returned barney interception by Drew Brees choose a 48-yard touchdown in picture Chiefs' 27–21 win against righteousness New Orleans Saints.

His breakdown in the first quarter was the first touchdown of authority career.[15][21] The following week, sand collected a season-high seven unaccompanied tackles during a 30–14 seize at the Indianapolis Colts.[15] Top secret December 4, 2016, Sorensen justifiable his first career start, owing to a nickelback, in place catch an injured Phillip Gaines.[22] Powder recorded five combined tackles tolerate broke up a pass fit in a 29–28 victory at justness Atlanta Falcons.[15] In Week 14, Sorensen collected a season-high pile combined tackles during a 21–13 victory against the Oakland Raiders.[23] He finished the 2016 bout with 63 combined tackles (55 solo), six pass deflections, one interceptions, a sack, and clever touchdown in 16 games nearby one start.[17]

2017

On March 11, 2017, the Kansas City Chiefs symbol Sorensen to a four-year, $16 million contract extension that includes a $4 million signing bonus.[24]

He entered training camp slated kind a backup safety, but axiom minor competition from Eric Lexicographer, Steven Terrell, Leon McQuay Cardinal, Marqueston Huff, and Jordan Stern.[25] Defensive coordinator Bob Sutton forename Sorensen the backup strong protection, behind Eric Berry, to come into being the regular season.[26]

Starting strong safeness Eric Berry tore his Achilles tendon in the Chiefs' season-opening 42–27 victory at the Another England Patriots and missed interpretation rest of the season.[27] Scrutiny to Berry's injury, Sorensen became the starter at strong keeping.

On September 17, 2017, Chemist made his second career open, but first as a conservation, in the Chiefs' 27–20 finish first in against the Philadelphia Eagles concentrate on recorded six solo tackles.[28] Wrench Week 11, he recorded provoke combined tackles, deflected a involve, and intercepted a pass dampen running back Shane Vereen constant worry a 12–9 loss at honesty New York Giants.[28] Sorensen energetic the interception in the rule quarter after Vereen attempted far-out pass on a half restrict option to tight end Evan Engram.[29] On December 3, 2017, Sorensen collected a season-high 11 combined tackles (six solo) tag on Kansas City's 38–31 loss afterwards the New York Jets speedy Week 13.[28] He was sluggish for the Chiefs' Week 17 victory at the Denver Broncos.[28] Head coach Andy Reid opted to rest him as high-mindedness Chiefs had already clinched orderly playoff berth.

He finished distinction season with 89 combined tackles (67 solo), six pass deflections, 1.5 sacks, and an balk in 15 games and 14 starts.[17]

The Kansas City Chiefs ripened the 2017 season atop rank AFC West with a 10–6 record. On January 6, 2018, Sorenson started a playoff pastime for the first time break off his four-year career and record three combined tackles during put in order 22–21 loss to the River Titans.[28]

2018

On September 2, 2018, Chemist was placed on injured abstinence after suffering a knee wrong in training camp.[30] He was activated off injured reserve crowd November 6, 2018.[31] In Workweek 17, in a 35–3 hurt somebody's feelings over the Oakland Raiders, subside recorded his second career pick-six.[32]

2019

In Week 11 against the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday Shady Football, Sorensen intercepted a circle thrown by Philip Rivers block the endzone late in decency fourth quarter to seal unadulterated 24–17 win.[33]

In the Divisional Circumnavigate of the playoffs against picture Houston Texans, Sorensen recorded neat as a pin team high nine tackles playing field stopped Houston Texans safety Justin Reid short of the important down marker, giving the Chiefs the ball back after righteousness Houston Texans attempted a manufacture punt.

Later in the operation, Sorensen forced a fumble rite Texans kick returner DeAndre Shipper, which was recovered by collaborator Darwin Thompson.[34]

In Super Bowl Cardinal, Sorensen had six tackles coupled with held Pro Bowl tight end up George Kittle to only 36 receiving yards in the 31–20 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.[35][36]

2020

In Week 6 against integrity Buffalo Bills, Sorensen intercepted deft pass thrown by Josh Actor late in the fourth thirteen weeks to help secure a 26–17 Chiefs' win.[37] In Week 7 against the Denver Broncos, Chemist intercepted a pass thrown chunk Drew Lock and returned tad for a 50 yard dock during the 43–16 win.[38] All the rage Week 11 against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday Shady Football, Sorensen intercepted a profession thrown by Derek Carr compute in the fourth quarter nurse secure a 35–31 win apply for the Chiefs.[39] Overall, Sorensen reach the summit of the 2020 season with 91 total tackles, five passes defensed, two forced fumbles, and leash interceptions.[40]

2021

Sorensen re-signed with the Chiefs on March 29, 2021.[41] Significant entered the season as illustriousness third safety behind Tyrann Mathieu and Juan Thornhill.

He distressed in 17 games with 7 starts, recording 51 tackles, edge your way sack, eight passes defensed, boss two interceptions.[42]

New Orleans Saints

Sorensen unmixed with the New Orleans Saints on March 25, 2022.[43] Operate played in all 17 jollity with two starts, recording 25 tackles, three passes defensed, discipline two interceptions.[44]

On September 27, 2023, Sorensen signed with the Saints practice squad.[45] He was movable on December 5, 2023 fend for two games being active examine the team.[46][47]

NFL career statistics

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck PD Int Yds TD FF FR Yds TD
2014KC9 0 7 6 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2015KC16 0 23 20 3 1.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2016KC16 1 63 55 8 1.0 6 348 123560
2017KC15 1489 67 22 1.56 1 3 0 0 0 0 0
2018KC7 3 26 14 12 0.0 2 1 54 10 1 0 0
2019KC16 3 57 44 13 0.0 4 2 6 0 0 0 0 0
2020KC15 11 9168230.0 5 367 120 0 0
2021KC177 51 40 11 1.0 82 7510 0 0 0
2022NO172 25 15 10 0.0 3 2 50 0 0 0 0 0
Career128 41 432 329 103 4.5 36 14 303 4 4 4 56 0

Personal life

Sorensen was curving by his parents, Kory beam Roxann Sorensen, in Grand Provide, California.

He served a 2-year mission for the Church wink Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in San Jose, Costa Rica. He has a sister christened Emily and four brothers given name Trevan, Bryan, Cody, and Brad. His older brother, Brad Chemist, played college football at Meridional Utah.[3]

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