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Don’t call it a comeback!
As NFL mock drafts were in full swing, none of the seven-round mocks we encountered had Michigan defensive end Mike Danna on their boards. However, that’s not how the Super Bowl champs see it.
Danna was one of two eligible Wolverines to not get an invite to the NFL Scouting Combine last month, despite his reputation of being an athletic freak. And with his pro day being canceled due to the novel coronavirus, Danna had little opportunity to prove himself.
However, Kansas City didn’t mind, looking at the tale of the tape and selecting Danna with the No. 177 pick in the fifth-round of the 2020 NFL Draft.
According to ESPN, here’s the outlook on Danna:
Danna spent his first three seasons at Central Michigan before transferring to Michigan in 2019. He shoots his hands inside and flashes the ability to walk offensive tackles back to the quarterback as a pass-rusher. He needs to develop better counter punches, and because he is on the lighter side, he gives ground at times. But he does have quick hands and fast eyes, and he gives good effort in pursuit. Danna grades out as a reserve edge defender in the NFL who will need to carve out a role on special teams.
Danna will unite with star KC defensive end Frank Clark, another former Wolverine who has been a standout in his career.
He’s the fifth Michigan player off the board, with Cesar Ruiz, Josh Uche, Ben Bredeson and Khaleke Hudson all having been selected in the 2020 NFL Draft.