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Danny Grithead was drafted with 19th overall pick in the {{dsfly|9|draft-full}} by the [[Kansas City Coyotes]]. With character concerns for coming out of LCU, as well as his suspension in his junior season, Grithead slid down the draft boards. Grithead's record-low Wonderlic score also raised concern about his general ability to take care of himself off the field. However, Grithead managed to become the lead back over the course of the season for the Coyotes, which ended in a disappointing defeat in the first round of the DSFL playoffs. | Danny Grithead was drafted with 19th overall pick in the {{dsfly|9|draft-full}} by the [[Kansas City Coyotes]]. With character concerns for coming out of LCU, as well as his suspension in his junior season, Grithead slid down the draft boards. Grithead's record-low Wonderlic score also raised concern about his general ability to take care of himself off the field. However, Grithead managed to become the lead back over the course of the season for the Coyotes, which ended in a disappointing defeat in the first round of the DSFL playoffs. | ||
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Grithead was drafted with the 6th overall pick in the {{nsfly|10|draft-full}} by the [[Orange County Otters]]. Grithead switched position from running back to safety. Grithead earned his first Pro Bowl in {{nsfly|11}} for the Orange County Otters. | Grithead was drafted with the 6th overall pick in the {{nsfly|10|draft-full}} by the [[Orange County Otters]]. Grithead switched position from running back to safety. Grithead earned his first Pro Bowl in {{nsfly|11}} for the Orange County Otters. | ||
Danny Grithead won his first Ultimus in {{nsfly|12}} with the Otters, and then again in {{nsfly|13}}, named a Pro Bowl in both years, as part of the feared "Fanta Curtain" defense of the Otters. Grithead was named to the Pro Bowl for a 4th consecutive season in {{nsfly|14}} and earned his first positional excellency award, being named Defensive Back of the Year. In {{nsfly|15}}, Danny Grithead was named to his 5th Pro Bowl and was named Returner of the Year. | Danny Grithead won his first Ultimus in {{nsfly|12}} with the Otters, and then again in {{nsfly|13}}, named a Pro Bowl in both years, as part of the feared "Fanta Curtain" defense of the Otters. Grithead was named to the Pro Bowl for a 4th consecutive season in {{nsfly|14}} and earned his first positional excellency award, being named Defensive Back of the Year. In {{nsfly|15}}, Danny Grithead was named to his 5th Pro Bowl and was named Returner of the Year. | ||
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Grithead joined the [[Yellowknife Wraiths]] in free agency in {{nsfly|15}}, signing a 2-year, $21 million contract. Grithead elevated his game to the next level in the north, winning Defensive Back of the Year for the second time, along with the [[NSFL Most Valuable Player Award]]. | Grithead joined the [[Yellowknife Wraiths]] in free agency in {{nsfly|15}}, signing a 2-year, $21 million contract. Grithead elevated his game to the next level in the north, winning Defensive Back of the Year for the second time, along with the [[NSFL Most Valuable Player Award]]. | ||
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| No. 23 – Yellowknife Wraiths | |
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| Position: | Safety |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | March 14, 2000 (aged 62) Canton, OH |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: | Last Chance U |
| ISFL Draft: | 2025 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6 (#6 overall) |
| DSFL Draft: | 2024 / Round: 5 / Pick: 3 (#19 overall) |
| Career history | |
| Roster status: | Active |
Danny Grithead (born March 14, 2000) is an American football safety for the Yellowknife Wraiths of the National Simulation Football League (NSFL). He played college football for Last Chance U before entering the professional ranks of the DSFL in 2024. Grithead entered the NSFL in 2025 and was selected 6th overall by the Orange County Otters.
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Early years
Grithead was born in Canton, Ohio, minutes away from the National Football Hall of Fame. His father was a youth football coach and was Grithead's coach throughout both high school and college. Grithead was homeschooled by his father as well and was taught the values of hard work, effort, and scrappiness over the typical education. Grithead has only played football his whole life, and in fact has not seen any other sports, on TV or in person.
College career
As a true freshman enrolling at Last Chance U, Grithead impressed in preseason training and earned the role of backup running back, behind star running back O.J. Simpson. While Simpson dominated as the lead back, breaking the single-season rushing record for LCU, Grithead earned some playing time at the end of blowouts. Grithead spent a lot of time in the film room, studying Simpson's jump cuts and behaviour both on and off the field.
Starting in his sophomore year, after Simpson was arrested and kicked out of LCU, Grithead took over as the lead back for LCU. With 27.8 touches per game, Grithead became the bellcow back and ran for 17 TDs, in addition to catching 8 TDs. Grithead topped 500 yards receiving and over 1500 rushing yards, the first LCU player in history to achieve both milestones in the same season. With his tenacity in the gym and his father taking over the LCU Head Coaching job, Grithead became a true superstar in his sophomore season.
However, in his junior year, Grithead was suspended for the first 2 games of the season for off the field conduct. Grithead was arrested for breaking into the gym while it was closed on Memorial Day, refusing to take a day off from his workouts. At last, Grithead's scrappy attitude was beginning to hurt him. With the return of O.J. Simpson from his arrest and acquittal, Grithead was forced to take up a backup role again after serving his suspension.
With Simpson re-cementing his role as lead back for LCU, Grithead declared for the Developmental Simulation Football League draft following the 2023 season.
College career statistics
Grithead left college with a career total of 3,325 rushing yards, 25 rushing TDs, 1,116 receiving yards, and 14 receiving TDs.
| Rushing | Receiving | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP | Att | Yds | Avg | Yds/G | Long | TD | Rec | Yds | Long | TD |
| 2021 | LCU | 14 | 156 | 577 | 3.7 | 41.2 | 27 | 2 | 32 | 297 | 14 | 1 |
| 2022 | LCU | 14 | 317 | 1682 | 5.3 | 120.1 | 38 | 17 | 72 | 504 | 43 | 8 |
| 2023 | LCU | 12 | 187 | 1066 | 5.7 | 86.1 | 47 | 6 | 43 | 315 | 20 | 5 |
Professional career
| Ht | Wt | 40‑yd dash | 20‑ss | 3‑cone | Vert jump | Broad | BP | Wonderlic | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
215 lb (98 kg) |
4.35 s | 4.06 s | 7.08 s | 32.2 in (0.82 m) |
10 ft 7.6 in (3.24 m) |
25 reps | 7 | ||||
| NSFL S10 Scouting Combine | ||||||||||||
Danny Grithead was drafted with 19th overall pick in the 2024 DSFL Draft (S9) by the Kansas City Coyotes. With character concerns for coming out of LCU, as well as his suspension in his junior season, Grithead slid down the draft boards. Grithead's record-low Wonderlic score also raised concern about his general ability to take care of himself off the field. However, Grithead managed to become the lead back over the course of the season for the Coyotes, which ended in a disappointing defeat in the first round of the DSFL playoffs.
Orange County Otters
Grithead was drafted with the 6th overall pick in the 2025 ISFL Draft (S10) by the Orange County Otters. Grithead switched position from running back to safety. Grithead earned his first Pro Bowl in 2026 (S11) for the Orange County Otters.
Danny Grithead won his first Ultimus in 2027 (S12) with the Otters, and then again in 2028 (S13), named a Pro Bowl in both years, as part of the feared "Fanta Curtain" defense of the Otters. Grithead was named to the Pro Bowl for a 4th consecutive season in 2029 (S14) and earned his first positional excellency award, being named Defensive Back of the Year. In 2030 (S15), Danny Grithead was named to his 5th Pro Bowl and was named Returner of the Year.
Yellowknife Wraiths
Grithead joined the Yellowknife Wraiths in free agency in 2030 (S15), signing a 2-year, $21 million contract. Grithead elevated his game to the next level in the north, winning Defensive Back of the Year for the second time, along with the NSFL Most Valuable Player Award.
Professional career statistics
| Rushing | Receiving | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP | Att | Yds | Avg | Yds/G | Long | TD | Rec | Yds | Long | TD |
| 2024 (S9) | KCC | 14 | 231 | 1128 | 4.9 | 80.6 | 19 | 8 | 35 | 290 | 30 | 2 |
| Career statistics | Tackles | Sacks | Pass Defense | Other | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | Games | Reg | TFL | Sack | PD | Int | FFum | FRec | DefTD | Sfty |
| 2025 (S10) | Otters | 14 | 94 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 (S11) | Otters | 14 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2027 (S12) | Otters | 14 | 95 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2028 (S13) | Otters | 14 | 119 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2029 (S14) | Otters | 14 | 103 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2030 (S15) | Otters | 14 | 104 | 0 | 12 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2031 (S16) | Wraiths | 13 | 91 | 0 | 12 | 20 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2032 (S17) | Wraiths | 13 | 93 | 2 | 14 | 23 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2033 (S18) | Wraiths | 13 | 80 | 1 | 11 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
