Dominique Dafney

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Dominique Dafney
No. 46 – Carolina Panthers
Position: Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1997-06-03) June 3, 1997 (age 27)
Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:243 lb (110 kg)
Career information
High school: Valley (West Des Moines, Iowa)
College: Iowa Western (2016)
Iowa (2017–2018)
Indiana State (2019)
Undrafted: 2020
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:4
Receiving yards:60
Receiving touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Dominique Dafney (born June 3, 1997) is an American professional football tight end for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes and Indiana State Sycamores, and signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2020. He has also played for the Green Bay Packers.

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Collegiate career

Dafney began his career at Iowa Western Community College, spending one season as a reserve wide receiver before transferring to the University of Iowa as a preferred walk-on. [1] Dafney played two seasons, mostly on special teams, with the Hawkeyes. He transferred to Indiana State University after his junior year as a graduate transfer. In his only season with the Sycamores, Dafney rushed for 439 yards and caught 15 passes for 196 yards and scored seven touchdowns and was named second-team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference at fullback. [2]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeight
6 ft 2+1⁄8 in
(1.88 m)		235 lb
(107 kg)
Values from Pro Day [3]

Indianapolis Colts

Dafney was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent August 26, 2020. [4] He was waived by the Colts on September 8, 2020, during final roster cuts. [5]

Green Bay Packers

The Green Bay Packers signed Dafney to their practice squad on October 12, 2020. [6] He was elevated to the active roster on December 5 for the team's week 13 game against the Philadelphia Eagles, and reverted to the practice squad after the game. [7] He was promoted to the active roster on December 12. [8] On December 27, he recorded his first NFL catch, a 13-yard reception from Aaron Rodgers, during a Week 16 victory over the Tennessee Titans. On January 3, 2021, Dafney caught his first NFL touchdown during a Week 17 win against the Chicago Bears. [9]

On September 25, 2021, Dafney was placed on injured reserve. [10] He was reactivated on October 28, 2021. [11] He signed his tender offer from the Packers on April 18, 2022, to keep him with the team. [12] He was waived/injured on August 16, 2022 and placed on injured reserve. [13] The Packers reached an injury settlement with Dafney on August 22, 2022, making him a free agent. [14]

Denver Broncos

On September 13, 2022, Dafney was signed to the Denver Broncos practice squad. He was released on October 10, 2022. [15]

Indianapolis Colts (second stint)

On December 20, 2022, Dafney was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad. [16] He was released on December 29.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On January 23, 2023, Dafney signed a reserve/future contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. [17] He was waived on August 28. [18]

Memphis Showboats

On February 21, 2024, Dafney signed with the Memphis Showboats of the United Football League (UFL). [19] He was waived on March 23. [20]

Carolina Panthers

On December 3, 2024, Dafney signed with the Carolina Panthers practice squad. [21]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

YearTeamGamesReceivingFumbles
GGSRecYdsAvgLngTDFUMLost
2020 GB 5222613.013100
2021 GB 10223417.026000
Total15446015.026100
Source: NFL.com

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  2. ↑ "Camp Notebook: Fountain embraces chance to compete again". The Herald Bulletin . August 26, 2020. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
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  8. ↑ "Packers activate RB AJ Dillon from the exempt/COVID-19 list". Packers.com. December 12, 2020. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
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