| Dalton Santos |
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Sophomore
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| Hometown:
Van, Texas
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| High School:
Van
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| Height / Weight:
6-3 / 250
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| Position:
LB
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| Experience:
So.-1L
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A second-year player who served as a backup linebacker in 2012 ... versatile player who was a prep All-American, all-state, three-time all-area and three-time first-team all-district performer at multiple positions.
FRESHMAN (2012)
Played in all 13 games at linebacker (one start) and on special teams ... led the team with 10 special teams tackles ... had one stop on defense and one on special teams in college debut against Wyoming ... posted three tackles (all on special teams) and one QB pressure vs. New Mexico ... recorded four tackles against Ole Miss ... made his first-career start vs. Oklahoma State and tallied four tackles (two solo), including one TFL ... had two tackles, including one for a loss, against Oklahoma ... notched two tackles vs. Baylor ... posted one special teams tackle against Kansas ... had one stop against Texas Tech ... registered one tackle on special teams vs. TCU ... posted a career-high six tackles and one tackle for loss in the Alamo Bowl vs. Oregon State.
HIGH SCHOOL
Prep All-American, two-time all-state, all-area and three-time all-district performer at linebacker ... played in the 2012 Under Armour All-America game ... a member of ESPNU's top 150 national prospects ... ranked as the top inside linebacker and 92nd-best overall prospect by ESPNU ... a member of the Austin American-Satesman's Fab 55 (state's top prospects) ... tallied 339 tackles, 36 TFL, 12 sacks, four forced fumbles and three INTs, helping Van post a 24-11 record over his final three seasons ... a first-team Preseason Super Team selection by Dave Campbell's Texas Football as a senior ... named second-team All-State by the Associated Press ... named third-team All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association ... named second-team all-district 14-3A ... helped lead Van to a 10-2 record and an appearance in the second round of the state playoffs ... tallied 101 tackles, 19 TFL, three sacks, three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, one INT and one TD ... a second-team selection on the Tyler Morning Telegraph's All-East Texas Team as a junior ... named third-team All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association ... named honorable mention All-State by the Associated Press ... named the district 14-3A Defensive Player of the Year ... helped lead Van to a 7-5 record and an appearance in the second round of the state playoffs ... tallied 148 tackles, 17 TFL, five sacks and one INT ... named the district 14-3A Sophomore of the Year ... helped lead Van to a 7-4 record and an appearance in the first round of the state playoffs ... tallied 90 tackles, four sacks, three PBUs, one INT and one forced fumble ... also lettered in track and field (shot put, discus, 4x100m, 4x200m, mile relay) all four years in high school, and baseball (pitcher, third baseman) in three.
PERSONAL
Began playing football at age 6 ... born in Altus, Okla. ... has also lived in Mesquite, Forney and Van in Texas ... a member of the A/B Honor Roll in high school ... helped a Florida school rebuild its field while participating in the Under Armour All-America game ... enjoys hunting, fishing, playing video games and working on his truck.
THE SANTOS FILE
Nickname: D.D.-man by his parents; Santos or Santa by friends
My dream as a college football player: Be the absolute best player I can be
During pregame, I like to: Chill and listen to calm music before the storm
If I were to play another sport it would be: Baseball, I played it my whole life
Favorite vehicle: My first truck, a 2006 Ford F150
Favorite show: Family Guy, Futurama, Swamp People, Deadliest Catch
I can't believe I watch: Judge Judy
Favorite movie: Transformers, Act of Valor
Favorite sports movie: I'll watch any sports movie any time
Favorite musical artist: I love music in general
Sports hero: Brian Urlacher
Favorite superhero: The Hulk
Favorite video game: Call of Duty: War Games
Favorite cartoon characters: Tom & Jerry
Nobody knows how much I like to: Work on trucks
My favorite thing about Texas football: The history and the mentality
DEFENSE
| Year |
G/GS |
TT(Solo) |
TFL |
QBS |
INT |
PBU |
FF |
FR |
QBP |
High |
| 2012 |
13/1 |
26(15) |
3.0-6 |
0.0-0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
6/ORS |
| Career |
13/1 |
26(15) |
3.0-6 |
0.0-0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
6/ORS |
SPECIAL TEAMS
| Year |
G/GS |
TT(Solo) |
FF |
FR |
PBLK |
KBLK |
| 2012 |
13/1 |
10(8) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Career |
13/1 |
10(8) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: 6 vs. Oregon State (Fr.)
Tackles for loss: 1, three times, last vs. Oregon State (Fr.)
