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| LB DANNY LANSANAH |
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| 6' 1" • 248 lbs. • Connecticut |
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Exp: 2 NFL Seasons, 2 Packers Seasons
Age: 24
Acquired: Free Agent 2008
Current Status: Released 09/05/2009
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- Played in five games during rookie season, exclusively on special teams
- A three-year starter ..A linebacker and tight end in high school who also played forward on the Harrisburg (Pa.) H.S. state championship basketball team
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- Young, improving linebacker who began his rookie 2008 season on the Packers’ practice squad before earning elevation to the active roster in Week 6
- Played strictly on special teams in five contests, posting two tackles
- Projects as an inside linebacker in defense’s new 3-4 scheme, with a potential roster spot likely hinging on special-teams contributions
- Signed by the Packers as a non-drafted free agent in May out of the University of Connecticut, where he was a three-year starter and team-leading tackler all three years
- Earned first-team All-Big East honors as a senior, when he helped lead the Huskies to their first-ever Big East championship
- Had 10 interceptions in his college career, returning two for TDs
- Spent first five weeks of season on Packers’ practice squad before being signed to 53-man roster Oct. 7
- Played in five games and recorded two special teams tackles
At Seattle (Oct. 12): Made his NFL debut, playing on special teamsVs. Indianapolis (Oct. 19): Played on special teams but sustained hamstring injury in the game and was inactive the next two contestsVs. Chicago (Nov. 16): Posted first career special teams tackle when he brought down Devin Hester at the Chicago 13 on second-quarter kickoff returnVs. Houston (Dec. 7): Played on special teams and made one tackle2008 Draft: Signed by Green Bay as a non-drafted free agent May 2, 2008
- A three-year letterman (2005-07) at the University of Connecticut who played in 45 games with 34 career starts
- Finished his career with 323 tackles, including 35 for loss, and 10 interceptions
- One of four Huskies with two career interceptions returned for touchdowns, and one of six Huskies to play in both of the school’s bowl appearances
- Earned his B.A. in sociology
Senior season (2007): Started all 13 games as the team captain- Named first-team All-Big East while leading the team in tackles (121) for the third consecutive year
- Ranked second on the team in tackles for loss (14) and interceptions (four), hit double-digit tackles in three consecutive games, and had a career-high 16 stops vs. South Florida (Oct. 27) while helping to lead the school to its first-ever Big East championship
Junior season (2006): Started all 12 games, leading the team with 99 tackles (45 solo)- Ranked second on the team in tackles for loss (9½) and tied for third in the Big East with four interceptions
Sophomore season (2005): Stepped into the starting role at weak-side linebacker, starting 10 of 11 games, missing one game due to a stinger- Led the team in stops with 80 and ranked second with 11 tackles for loss, while recording three sacks, two interceptions, five pass breakups and a forced fumble
Redshirt freshman season (2004): Saw action in 11 of 12 games as a special teams performer and a backup linebacker- Accumulated 23 tackles, recording seven stops against both Murray State (Sept. 4) and Army (Sept. 25) as a backup
- Given name Daniel Delray Lansanah
- Born in Harrisburg, Pa.
- Single
High school: A three-year letterwinner at Harrisburg High School in Harrisburg, Pa., saw action at both linebacker and tight end- Named first-team Mid-Penn all-conference at tight end and second-team all-conference at linebacker and participated in the East-West All-Star Game
- Also earned three letters in basketball while playing forward for 16-0 state championship team and was named MVP of the Slam Fest Tournament
Community involvement: Visited and played games with patients at the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, and attended the local Families of Children with Cancer holiday party- Also participated in the Al Harris Stars and Strikes Celebrity Bowling Event
- Worked in college with ‘Positive Steps’ program, helping children from bad neighborhoods with homework and playing sports
Hobbies/interests: Enjoys bowling, watching basketball, shopping, working with children and hanging out with friends- Traveled to Miami this past offseason
- Residence: Harrisburg, Pa.
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| Tackles | Sacks | Interceptions | Fumbles |
| Year |
GP |
GS |
Tot |
Solo |
Asst |
Sk |
Yds |
No |
Yds |
Lg |
TD |
PD |
FF |
FR |
Yds |
| 2008 Green Bay |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Additional statistics: Special teams tackles - 2 in 2008.
NFL debut: at Seattle, 10/12/08
CAREER TRANSACTIONS
2008: Signed by Packers as non-drafted free agent, May 2...Waived, Aug. 30...Signed to practice squad, Aug. 31...Signed to active roster, Oct. 7.
CURRENT CONTRACT EXPIRATION: After 2010 |
| ELIAS Game By Game Packers Stats |
| Game Date |
Opp | Sacks |
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| Sep 8, 2008 |
MIN | 0 |
| Sep 14, 2008 |
@DET | 0 |
| Sep 21, 2008 |
DAL | 0 |
| Sep 28, 2008 |
@TB | 0 |
| Oct 5, 2008 |
ATL | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2008 |
@SEA | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2008 |
IND | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2008 |
@TEN | 0 |
| Nov 9, 2008 |
@MIN | 0 |
| Nov 16, 2008 |
CHI | 0 |
| Nov 24, 2008 |
@NO | 0 |
| Nov 30, 2008 |
CAR | 0 |
| Dec 7, 2008 |
HOU | 0 |
| Dec 14, 2008 |
@JAC | 0 |
| Dec 22, 2008 |
@CHI | 0 |
| Dec 28, 2008 |
DET | 0 |
| 2008 Totals | 0 |
| Packers Totals | 0 |
| Statistics provided by Elias Sports Bureau |
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