Dominique Dafney
Dominique Dafney is an American professional football tight end. He played college football for the Hawkeyes football|Iowa Hawkeyes] and Sycamores football|Indiana State Sycamores], and signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2020. He has also played for the Green Bay Packers.
College career
Dafney began his career at Iowa Western Community College, spending one season as a reserve wide receiver before transferring to the University of Iowa as a preferred walk-on. Dafney played two seasons, mostly on special teams, with the Hawkeyes. He transferred to Indiana State University after his junior year as a graduate transfer. In his only season with the Sycamores, Dafney rushed for 439 yards and six touchdowns and caught 15 passes for 196 yards and one touchdown, earning second-team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference honors at fullback. During the final four games of his senior year, he began snapping the ball from the wildcat position.Professional career
Indianapolis Colts (first stint)
Dafney was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent August 26, 2020. He was waived by the Colts on September 8, 2020, during final roster cuts.Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers signed Dafney to their practice squad on October 12, 2020. He was elevated to the active roster on December 5 for the team's week 13 game against the Philadelphia Eagles, and reverted to the practice squad after the game. He was promoted to the active roster on December 12. On December 27, he recorded his first NFL catch, a 13-yard reception from Aaron Rodgers, during a Week 16 victory over the Tennessee Titans season|Tennessee Titans]. On January 3, 2021, Dafney caught his first NFL touchdown during a Week 17 win against the Chicago Bears season|Chicago Bears].On September 25, 2021, Dafney was placed on injured reserve. He was reactivated on October 28, 2021. He signed his tender offer from the Packers on April 18, 2022, to keep him with the team. He was waived/injured on August 16, 2022, and placed on injured reserve. The Packers reached an injury settlement with Dafney on August 22, 2022, making him a free agent.