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6'
1"
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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
Graduate Year
Redshirt Year
Medical Redshirt Year
- ImageFootball | Nov, 29
BYU beats Cal 42-35 in shoot out
- ImageFootball | Sep, 06
Hill and Cougars hurdle Texas
- ImageFootball | Jun, 03
Sixteen Cougars receive preseason All-Independent honors
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- ImageFootball | Oct, 04
BYU vs Utah State postgame notes
- ImageFootball | Oct, 04
Cougars dominate Utah State