Danny Amendola

NFL player, Free agent[48]

What is Danny Amendola known for?

Danny Amendola, born November 2, 1985 in The Woodlands, Texas, is a notable alumni of The Woodlands High School. Here, he showcased his exceptional football talent under coach Weldon Willig, leading the school to its first-ever Texas state championship game, despite losing to North Shore High School. During his high school senior season, Amendola accrued an impressive 1,045 receiving yards, 129 rushing yards, and eight touchdowns.

After high school, Amendola continued to shine at Texas Tech where he garnered an impressive college football resume. He rounded off his college career with 204 receptions for 2,246 yards, and 15 touchdowns. Notably, he ranked third all-time in school history in punt returns and yardage, only behind Wes Welker and Tyrone Thurman.

Following his college career, Amendola entered the National Football League (NFL) in 2008 as an undrafted free agent, signed by the Dallas Cowboys. Despite spending his initial season on the Cowboys' practice squad, Amendola carved out an illustrious professional career. He played for several teams including the Philadelphia Eagles, St. Louis Rams, New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions, and Houston Texans.

Amendola's stint with the New England Patriots was particularly successful, leading to two Super Bowl Championships (XLIX and LI). He emerged as the NFL kickoff return yards leader in 2009 and was also named to the New England Patriots All-2010s Team. Throughout his professional career, Amendola achieved remarkable statistics: 617 receptions, 6,212 receiving yards, 24 receiving touchdowns, 5,450 return yards, 83 passing yards, and 2 passing touchdowns.

After his active player career, Amendola transitioned to coaching, joining the Las Vegas Raiders as a coaching assistant/returners coach in 2023. His love for the sport continues to thrive as he imparts his knowledge and skills to the next generation of NFL athletes.

More information regarding his career can be found on his NFL.com profile and Pro-Football-Reference page.