Danny Stutsman
Danny Stutsman is an American professional football linebacker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners and was selected by the Saints in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL draft.Early life
Stutsman was born in Boca Raton, Florida. He attended Foundation Academy in Winter Garden, Florida. As a junior, Stutsman recorded 110 tackles. In addition, he also added 44 receptions for 891 yards, and 12 touchdowns. Stutsman finished his high school career with totals of 333 tackles, 20 sacks, and eight forced fumbles. A three-star recruit, he committed to play college football at the University of Oklahoma.As a freshman in 2021, Stutsman played in ten games, tallying 38 tackles, one sack, and two forced fumbles. The following season, his 125 total tackles led the Big 12, while also posting three sacks, and two interceptions. Against Texas Tech, Stutsman recorded 18 tackles, a career high. Entering the 2023 season, Stutsman was seen as a top prospect for the 2024 NFL draft. On December 11, 2023, Stutsman announced that he would be returning for his senior season, despite expectations he would declare for the 2024 draft.College statistics
Professional career
Stutsman was selected in the fourth round, with the 112th pick by the New Orleans Saints at the 2025 NFL draft.