SDSU's Towering Freshman DE with Elite Pass-Rush Pedigree
Daniel Callender burst onto the South Dakota State scene as a 6-6, 220-pound freshman DE in 2017, earning his first varsity letter with tackles in his initial three games after dominating high school with a jaw-dropping 24.5 sacks—ranking him #2 in Arizona and top-10 nationally as Parade All-American and Defensive Player of the Year. His rare length, bend, and state-championship intensity make him a nightmare edge rusher; raw but explosive, he's a high-upside project for teams seeking developmental pass-rush juice without injury concerns.
