Robertson Daniel Athlete Profile - FTB

Robertson Daniel

Defensive Back #4

Ht/Wt

205 lbs.

Class

Senior

Hometown

San Jose,

California

Last School

De Anza Junior College

Roster Years

2013-2014

Career Summary

Robertson Daniel came to BYU as an All-American from De Anza Junior College in California. He lettered as a junior and senior while playing in 25 games and starting in 22. As a senior, Daniel took second place all-time at BYU for pass breakups in a single season. Daniel's 23 total pass breakups are tied for No. 1 in a career at BYU. He also registered 110 tackles and three interceptions as he proved to be a strong defensive player during his career. He was named to several All-Independent teams for his standout performances. See the summary tabs below and the recognition and stats tabs for more details.

Professional

Signed free agent deal with the Oakland Raiders and later signed with the Green Bay Packers

Personal

Exercise science major
Favorite athlete is LeBron James
Grew up in Brooklyn, NY then moved to San Jose, Calif. where he graduated high school

Before BYU

All-State and All-American safety at De Anza College
Attended Branham High School in San Jose, Calif.

BYU Hall of Fame

Freshman Year

Sophmore Year

Junior Year 2013

Notched season-high 10 tackles in win at Utah State
Forced a fumble to go alone with five tackles against Georgia Tech
Recorded his first sack and first tackle for loss as a Cougar against Houston
Tallied eight tackles (six solo) and three pass breakups in the win over Boise State
Started 12 games at field corner (missed one start due to illness) and played in all 13
Finished fourth on the team with 66 tackles
Recorded a team-high two interceptions
Tallied one sack, nine pass breakups and two forced fumbles
Named to the College Sports Madness All-Independent Third Team
Phil Steele All-Independent Second Team

Senior Year 2014

Phil Steele Preseason All-Independent First Team
Recorded six tackles, a forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and a pass breakup in 41-7 win at Texas
Named College Football Performance Awards Honorable Mention Defensive Back of the Week (9/8)
Tallied four tackles, two pass breakups and an interception return for 32 yards against Virginia
Tied career highs in total and solo tackles against UCF with 10 and seven, respectively
Totaled six solo tackles and two pass breakups in loss to Nevada
Had his 10th pass breakup of the year against Middle Tennessee, passing his 2013 total of nine and passing Jernaro Gilford for third all-time at BYU with 19 (Official NCAA defensive statistics began in 2000)
Earned letterman honors as a senior
Played in 12 games, starting 10 of them
Totaled a team-high 14 pass breakups on the year, tying him with Corby Eason, Preston Hadley and Brian Logan for second all-time in a single season at BYU
His 14 pass breakups combined with the nine from his junior year tied him with Daniel Sorensen for the all-time lead for pass breakups in a career at BYU with 23
Named to the College Sports Madness All-Independent Second Team