Dani Dennis-Sutton

Dani Dennis-Sutton
No. 51 – Green Bay Packers
PositionOutside linebacker
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (2003-12-23) December 23, 2003
Millsboro, Delaware, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight256 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High schoolMcDonogh School (Owings Mills, Maryland)
CollegePenn State (2022–2025)
NFL draft2026: 4th round, 120th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Dani Deshon Dennis-Sutton (born December 23, 2003) is an American professional football outside linebacker for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions and was selected by the Packers in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL draft.

Early life

Dennis-Sutton attended McDonogh School in Owings Mills, Maryland.[1] He played football, basketball and ran track in high school.[2] A five-star recruit, he was selected to play in the 2022 All-American Bowl.[3][4] Dennis-Sutton committed to Penn State University to play college football.[5][6]

College career

Dennis-Sutton earned immediate playing time his true freshman year at Penn State in 2022. He recorded his first career sack in his second career game against Auburn.[7]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard splitThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 5+5⁄8 in
(1.97 m)		256 lb
(116 kg)		33+1⁄2 in
(0.85 m)		10+1⁄8 in
(0.26 m)		6 ft 10+1⁄4 in
(2.09 m)		4.63 s1.63 s2.67 s6.90 s39.5 in
(1.00 m)		10 ft 11 in
(3.33 m)		26 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[8][9]

Dennis-Sutton was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the fourth round with the 120th overall pick of the 2026 NFL draft.[10] He was signed on May 1, 2026.[11]

References

  1. ↑ "McDonogh 4-star defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton sought by some of nation's top programs".
  2. ↑ "He's a 250-pound sprinter. And a football savior? Get to know Penn State's Dani Dennis-Sutton".
  3. ↑ "Dani Dennis-Sutton Shines at the All-American Bowl".
  4. ↑ "Penn State Commit Dani Dennis-Sutton Welcomed to 2022 All-American Bowl". September 23, 2021.
  5. ↑ "4-star Dani Dennis-Sutton continues pipeline between Penn State, Maryland's McDonogh School". December 15, 2021.
  6. ↑ "What's Penn State getting in five-star Dani Dennis-Sutton? A high-upside D-lineman with Yetur Gross-Matos vibes". July 27, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Penn State-Auburn review: Why home-and-home spectacles might not be in James Franklin's future". September 20, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Dani Dennis-Sutton Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Dani Dennis-Sutton College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
  10. ↑ Spofford, Mike (April 25, 2026). "2026 NFL Draft: Packers select Penn State EDGE Dani Dennis-Sutton in fourth round, No. 120 overall". Packers.com. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Packers sign 5 draft picks, 10 rookie free agents". Packers.com. May 1, 2026. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
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