Daniel Arias

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Daniel Arias III
Personal information
Born: (1998-09-02) September 2, 1998 (age 26)
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:216 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school: Henry M. Jackson
(Mill Creek, Washington)
College: Colorado (2018–2022)
Position: Wide receiver
Undrafted: 2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Daniel Arias III (born September 2, 1998) [1] is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He played college football for the Colorado Buffaloes and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Arizona Cardinals after the 2023 NFL draft.

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Early life

Arias was born in Santo Domingo moved to the United States when he was six. His mother was already living and working in Washington State. Arias attended Henry M. Jackson High School in Mill Creek, Washington where played football. He was rated as a three star recruit and was named first-team All-State, first-team All-Area, and first-team All-Wesco as a wide receiver. He was also named first team All-Wesco defensive back. In addition to football, Arias participated in track. [2]

College career

Arias committed to play college football for the Colorado Buffaloes and in his five years there caught 48 passes for 750 yards and four touchdowns. [3] [4] [5] [6]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+1⁄2 in
(1.92 m)		208 lb
(94 kg)		33+1⁄4 in
(0.84 m)		9 in
(0.23 m)		4.52 s1.58 s2.70 s4.27 s7.09 s38.0 in
(0.97 m)		10 ft 7 in
(3.23 m)		9 reps
All values from Pro Day [7]

Arizona Cardinals

After not being selected in the 2023 NFL draft, Arias was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2023. [8] [9] On August 29, 2023, the Cardinals announced that he had made the initial 53-man roster, but he was waived one day later and re-signed to the practice squad. [10] [11] [12] He was released on September 19.

Kansas City Chiefs

On September 27, 2023, Arias was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad. [13] He was released on October 24. [14]

Arizona Cardinals (second stint)

On November 1, 2023, Arias was signed to the Cardinals practice squad. [15] He was released on November 7. [16] Arias was re-signed on November 21. [17] He was released again on December 19. [18] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2024. [19] On August 22, 2024, Arias was released. [20]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Daniel Arias - Football". University of Colorado Athletics. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Daniel Arias". Sports Reference. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  4. ↑ Howell, Brian (May 5, 2023). "Former CU Buffs receiver Daniel Arias getting opportunity with Arizona Cardinals". BuffZone.com.
  5. ↑ Evans, Jayda (December 20, 2017). "Jackson's Daniel Arias ready for new life in Colorado". The Seattle Times .
  6. ↑ "NFL Draft Profile: Daniel Arias, Wide Receiver, Colorado Buffaloes". Sports Illustrated . November 16, 2022.
  7. ↑ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Daniel Arias College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  8. ↑ "ASU's Kyle Soelle Highlights Cardinals Undrafted Free Agent Class". azcardinals.com. May 1, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Cardinals' Daniel Arias: Joins Arizona as UDFA". CBS Sports. May 2023. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  10. ↑ "The Initial 53, And Knowing The List Will Change". azcardinals.com. August 29, 2023.
  11. ↑ Drake, Tyler (August 29, 2023). "Arizona Cardinals nail down initial 53-man roster". Arizona Sports. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Cardinals Land Six New Players After Waiver Claims". azcardinals.com. August 30, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Chiefs make 5 roster moves, announce 2 won't practice Wednesday". Arrowhead Pride. SB Nation. September 27, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Chiefs sign DL Mike Pennel to practice squad". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. October 24, 2023.
  15. ↑ Root, Jess. "Cardinals add QB Jeff Driskel, 3 others to practice squad". Cardinals Wire. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
  16. ↑ Root, Jess (November 7, 2023). "Cardinals officially activate Kyler Murray from PUP". Cardinals Wire. USA Today. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  17. ↑ Urban, Darren. "Cardinals Place Leki Fotu On Injured Reserve". azcardinals.com. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  18. ↑ "Daniel Arias: Released by Arizona". CBS Sports. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  19. ↑ Urban, Darren (January 9, 2024). "Cardinals Add Four More On 'Futures' Deals". AZCardinals.com.
  20. ↑ "Hjalte Froholdt Signs Contract Extension With Cardinals". azcardinals. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
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