Daniel Graham
Graham while with Denver.
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| No. 82, 89, 86 | |||||||||
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| Position: | Tight end | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | November 16, 1978 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Torrance, California | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 257 lb (117 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Denver (CO) Jefferson | ||||||||
| College: | Colorado | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2002 / Round: 1 / Pick: 21 | ||||||||
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| Receptions: | 224 |
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| Receiving yards: | 2,490 |
| Touchdowns: | 25 |
| Player stats at NFL.com | |
Daniel Lawrence Graham (born November 16, 1978) is a former American football tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Colorado, and was recognized as a consensus All-American. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the first round of the 2002 NFL Draft, and also played professionally for the Denver Broncos, Tennessee Titans and New Orleans Saints.
Graham was born in Torrance, California. Growing up in Denver, Colorado, he attended Thomas Jefferson High School. Graham won the Randy Brewer award, which was given to the school's most inspirational player. During his time there, he played the positions of tight end, outside linebacker, long snapper, and placekicker. As a senior, he caught 33 passes for 741 yards (22.45 yards per reception) and six touchdowns, and recorded twelve quarterback sacks and 29 total tackles in just seven games. He also lettered three times in basketball.
At Thomas Jefferson High school and later at the University of Colorado, Graham wore jersey No. 89, the number that former New York Giants tight end Mark Bavaro wore during his pro career. As a child Graham idolized Bavaro, who has since followed Graham's career and has come to befriend him in his adult life.
While attending the University of Colorado, Graham played for the Colorado Buffaloes football team from 1998 to 2001. Nicknamed Grahambo, he was a prolific receiver for the Buffaloes, where he also started two games playing fullback during his freshman season before switching to tight end. After his senior season in 2001, he won the John Mackey Award as the nation's best tight end, was a first-team All-Big 12 selection, and was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American. He finished his college career with 106 receptions for 1,543 yards and 11 touchdowns.
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