P. J. Daniels facts for kids
Daniels while at Georgia Tech
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| Position: | Running back |
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| Born: | December 12, 1982 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight: | 214 lb (97 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Houston (TX) Elsik |
| College: | Georgia Tech |
| NFL Draft: | 2006 / Round: 4 / Pick: 132 |
| Career history | |
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| Player stats at PFR | |
Prince Ahadzie Daniels Jr. (P. J.) is a former American football player. He was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Baltimore Ravens in 2006. P. J. Daniels was born on December 12, 1982.
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College Football Journey
While at Georgia Tech, P. J. Daniels studied management and chemistry. He played college football for four years. During this time, he ran for over 3,300 yards. He also caught passes for 360 yards. He returned kicks for 230 yards. In total, he scored 26 touchdowns.
From Walk-On to Starter
P. J. Daniels' college career had an amazing start. In 2002, he joined the team as a "walk-on." This means he was not given a scholarship right away. He was also seventh on the team's "depth chart." The depth chart shows which players are expected to play in each position.
But P. J. worked very hard. He became the main starting player for Georgia Tech in 2003. This shows how dedication can help you achieve your goals.
Setting a Bowl Game Record
While at Georgia Tech, he set a special record. In the 2004 Humanitarian Bowl, he ran for 311 yards. He also scored four touchdowns in that game. This was an NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) record for a single "bowl game." A bowl game is a big football game played after the regular season.
Professional NFL Career
The Baltimore Ravens picked P. J. Daniels in the 2006 NFL draft. He was the 132nd player chosen overall. This meant he was selected in the fourth round of the draft.
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand size | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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| 5 ft 10+1⁄8 in (1.78 m) |
214 lb (97 kg) |
30+1⁄2 in (0.77 m) |
9 in (0.23 m) |
4.61 s | 1.56 s | 2.65 s | 4.40 s | 7.13 s | 35.0 in (0.89 m) |
9 ft 11 in (3.02 m) |
21 reps | |
| All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day | ||||||||||||
P. J. Daniels played a small amount during the 2006 NFL season. He had six rushing attempts and gained 14 yards. He later suffered an injury. Because of this, he was placed on the Injured Reserve list. This list is for players who cannot play due to injuries. The Ravens later released him from the team in 2008.
