Daniel Sorensen
Safety
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Experience: 6 years
Height: 6-2
Age: 29
Weight: 208 lbs
College: Brigham Young
2018 SEASON
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Recent Games
| WK | OPP | RESULT | Total | Solo | AST | SCK | SFTY | PDEF | INT | YDS | AVG | LNG | TDS | FF | OPP FR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Raiders | W 35 - 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 1 | 0 | |
| 16 | @Seahawks | L 31 - 38 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 15 | Chargers | L 28 - 29 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 14 | Ravens | W 27 - 24 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 13 | @Raiders | W 40 - 33 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
| 11 | @Rams | L 51 - 54 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 10 | Cardinals | W 26 - 14 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Stats
Defense Career
| SEASON | TEAM | G | GS | Total | Solo | AST | SCK | SFTY | PDEF | INT | YDS | AVG | LNG | TDS | FF | OPP FR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Kansas City Chiefs | 9 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | Kansas City Chiefs | 16 | 0 | 23 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | Kansas City Chiefs | 16 | 1 | 62 | 54 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 48 | 16 | 48 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2017 | Kansas City Chiefs | 15 | 14 | 83 | 61 | 22 | 1.5 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2018 | Kansas City Chiefs | 7 | 3 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| TOTAL | 63 | 18 | 199 | 153 | 46 | 3.5 | 0 | 16 | 5 | 105 | 21 | 54 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Biography
- Fifth-year safety enters his fifth season with Kansas City in 2018.
- After only starting in one game from 2014-16, Sorensen stepped into the starting safety position during the 2017 season after S Eric Berry suffered a season-ending Achilles injury in the season opener. Sorensen would go on to start the remaining 14 games he played in and tallied career-highs in tackles (88), sacks (1.5), tackles for loss (5) and quarterback pressures (7).
- Spent six weeks on the club’s practice squad in 2014.
- Led the defense with a team- and career-high 88 tackles for the 2017 season.
- Recorded first career touchdown on a 48-yard interception for return during the Chiefs Week 7 win over the New Orleans Saints (10/23/16).
- Blocked a field goal against Cleveland in Week 16 of the 2015 season.
- Re-Signed by the Chiefs (3/13/17) ... Signed by the Chiefs (4/18/16) ... Signed to Kansas City’s active roster (11/1/14) ... Signed to Kansas City’s practice squad (9/11/14) ... Waived by Kansas City (9/9/14) ... Signed by Kansas City as an undrafted free agent (5/12/14).
Chiefs vs. Patriots: Daniel Sorensen Highlights
Daniel Sorensen's best plays against the Patriots in the AFC Championship Game
Daniel Sorensen Picks Off Tom Brady After Deflection
Kansas City safety Daniel Sorensen grabs an interception after New England quarterback Tom Brady's pass goes off the hands of wide receiver Julian Edelman.
Chiefs Defense Stops Patriots On Fourth Down
Kansas City's defense swarms New England running back Rex Burkhead for a fourth-down stop midway through the fourth quarter of Sunday's AFC Championship in Kansas City.
Daniel Sorensen Gets Pick-6 Against Derek Carr
Kansas City defensive back Daniel Sorensen snags Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr's first interception since Week 5 and goes 54 yards for a touchdown.
Daniel Sorensen Recovers Jalen Richard's Fumble
Kansas City Chiefs safety Daniel Sorensen recovers Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard's fumble.
Postgame One-on-One: Daniel Sorensen
Mitch Holthus catches up with Daniel Sorensen after his return to the lineup in the Chiefs win over the Cardinals.
Daniel Sorensen: "I'm willing and able in whatever capacity"
Daniel Sorensen speaks to the media about returning to the active roster and his role this week against the Arizona Cardinals.
Daniel Sorensen Speaks to Mitch After the Game
Daniel Sorensen speaks to Mitch Holthus after losing to the Steelers.
Sorensen Feels Focused and Confident in 2017 Training Camp
Safety Daniel Sorensen talks about the difference for him in this year's training camp to years past.
Daniel Sorensen Press Conference
Daniel Sorenson speaks to the media from training camp.
Daniel Sorensen Takes it to the House
Daniel Sorensen intercepts a Drew Brees pass for the 45 yard pick six.
Sorensen, Nelson, and Bailey on OTAs
Safety Daniel Sorensen, cornerback Steven Nelson, and defensive end Allen Bailey discuss the production of OTAs and look forward to minicamp.
Chiefs Replay: Harris Delivers
Relive the Chiefs 24-3 victory over the New York Jets. Marcus Peters, Eric Berry, Derrick Johnson, Daniel Sorensen and Rookie DJ White all recorded interceptions against the Jets, helping solidify what was a dominant performance by the Chiefs defense.
Sorensen: "Just Trying to Make Plays"
Mitch Holthus and BJ Kissel talk to Daniel Sorensen about winning the AFC West with a win in San Diego.
Daniel Sorensen picks off Philip Rivers in end zone
Kansas City Chiefs safety Daniel Sorensen picks off San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers in the end zone.
Daniel Sorensen forces and recovers pivitol fumble
Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Daniel Sorenson forces then recovers fumble for pivitol turnover.
Daniel Sorensen's Forced Fumble
Daniel Sorensen forces a fumble against the Jaguars in Week 9
Jones, Sorensen and Poe Talk Defense and Colts
DT Chris Jones, S Daniel Sorensen, and DT Dontari Poe speak with the media Wednesday afternoon about the current state of the defense and the upcoming matchup against Indianapolis
Sorensen: "We Love Playing Here"
DB Daniel Sorensen speaks with Chiefs Reporter BJ Kissel and Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus after the Chiefs victory over the Saints
Daniel Sorensen takes Interception to the House
Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry tips Drew Brees' pass, safety Daniel Sorensen picks it off and runs it back for a touchdown.
Daniel Sorensen Intercepts Ryan Fitzpatrick
New York Jets QB Ryan Fitzpatrick is picked off by Kansas City defensive back Daniel Sorensen.
Depth and Cohesion Forming at Chiefs Camp
Brad Childress, Charcandrick West, Daniel Sorensen and Dontari Poe spoke to the media after practice on Tuesday in St. Joseph, MO.
Sorensen Teaching Rookies How To Succeed
Daniel Sorensen speaks to the media on the first say of minicamp.
Post Game Reaction: Daniel Sorenson
Daniel Sorenson spoke to the media following the win in Baltimore against the Ravens.
Daniel Sorensen Talks About His Interception
Daniel Sorensen speaks to the media after the final preseason game in St. Louis.
Chiefs Offseason Workouts Preview: Checking Out the Safeties
Meet the Kansas City Chiefs’ 14 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents for 2018
Chiefs vs. Titans: Six Observations
Snap Counts: Five Chiefs Play Every Defensive Snap in Win
Snap Counts: Three Chiefs’ Defensive Backs Play Every Snap in Win
Snap Counts: Steven Nelson Plays Every Snap and Fills Up the Stat Sheet in Win
Chiefs vs. Raiders: Five Things to Watch
Snap Counts: Reggie Ragland Impresses Again in Expanded Role
Chiefs vs. Giants: 10 Observaciones
Snap Counts: Reggie Ragland Makes the Most of Extended Playing Time
Chiefs vs. Giants: 10 Observations
Chiefs Trail Giants, 6-3, at Halftime
Snap Counts: Steven Nelson Plays Majority of Snaps in Season Debut
Snap Counts: Demarcus Robinson Leads All Skill Position Players in Snaps on Thursday
Chiefs vs. Steelers: 10 Observations
Snap Counts: Ron Parker Plays Every Defensive Snap Once Again
Snap Counts: Frank Zombo Plays Nearly Every Snap in Win
Five Things We Learned on the Kingdom Radio Show with Mitch Holthus
Andy Reid Praises Ron Parker’s Leadership After Sunday’s Win
Snap Counts: Daniel Sorensen Plays Every Defensive Snap in Win Over Eagles
Chiefs vs. Eagles: 10 Observations
21 Things We Learned From Andy Reid on Monday
Eric Berry Already Tackling the Rehab Process
Breaking Down the Kansas City Chiefs' Initial 53-Man Roster
