Functional Athlete – Wall of Fame Teammate
Daniel Cooney
School – University of San Diego
Sport – Football
Level – NCAA Division I
Accomplishments:
University of San Diego
- Will start on offense at tackle with offensive line unit. Is a preseason STATS FCS All-America 2nd Team candidate
- Also named to the preseason All-PFL Team
- In 2016 was named to the AFCA FCS Coaches’ All-America 2nd Team, and was named All-PFL First Team
- Appeared in all 12 games for the 10-2 Toreros with 11 starts
- Also named the team’s co-Most Improved Offensive Player
- In 2015 appeared in 10 games
- In a tackle eligible situation against Valparaiso, he caught a 9-yard 4th quarter TD pass from Anthony Lawrence
- Named to 2015 PFL Honor Roll
- In 2014 sat out as a redshirt
HIGH SCHOOL
- Attended Fenwick HS where he played under coach Gene Nudo
- Senior year team went 10-2 while he earned All-Chicago Catholic League honors
PERSONAL
- Born on April 22, 1996 in Chicago, Illinois
- Parents are Kevin and Kathy Cooney of Western Springs, Illinois
- Chose USD for the location, weather and football program
- Also recruited by Butler, Northern Illinois and San Jose State
- Notes his cousin, Packy Doyle, is a USD alum and former football player
- Enjoys playing golf in his free time
MAJOR
- Finance & Real Estate