Eugene Daniel

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Eugene Daniel
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Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1961-05-04) May 4, 1961 (age 62)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
College: LSU
NFL draft: 1984  / Round: 8 / Pick: 205
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:762
Interceptions:38
Touchdowns:4
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Eugene Daniel Jr. (born May 4, 1961) is a former professional American football cornerback who played 14 seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Indianapolis Colts [1] and Baltimore Ravens from 1984 to 1997. Daniel attended Louisiana State University. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the 8th round of the 1984 NFL Draft. In 1985 Daniel tied Albert Lewis of the Kansas City Chiefs for the AFC lead in interceptions, with 8.[ citation needed ] In 1995, Daniel recorded the longest interception return in Colts history, scoring on a 97-yard interception against the New York Jets. [2] During his 12 years with the Indianapolis Colts, Daniel was a fan favorite and held many franchise longevity records since surpassed by quarterback Peyton Manning.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. The Sun - Baltimore, Md. October 15, 1997
  2. "Reed rumbles 108 yards for NFL record | Longest interception returns by team". Pro Football Hall of Fame . November 24, 2008. Retrieved June 2, 2014.