Chase Daniel

William Chase Daniel (born October 7, 1986) is an American football quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Missouri and almost led the Tigers to a National Championship Game appearance during the 2007 season (they lost to Oklahoma, which eliminated them from contention).

Daniel has also played for the New Orleans Saints.

Early years

Daniel prepped under head coach Todd Dodge at Carroll High School in Southlake, Texas, where the team won the 5A Division II state title in 2002 and 2004 as well as a state runner up in 2003. After playing his sophomore year at wide receiver, Daniel was a two-year starter at QB, leading his team to a 31-1 record in those years. Daniel completed 65.2% of his passes for 8,298 yards and 91 touchdowns and added 2,954 rushing yards and 39 scores. Southlake earned a No. 1 national ranking in 2004 after winning the 5A state championship, while Daniel won the 5A state Player of the Year. He was also named the EA Sports National Player of the Year.