Daniel Sanchez

Height:
6-null
Weight:
185
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Chula Vista, CA
High School:
Hilltop HS

Expected to back up the X Backs (wide receivers) at Cal Poly this fall.

2017 -- Played in three games as a reserve wide receiver during sophomore season ... no catches ... one catch for 18 yards from Jake Jeffrey in 2018 Spring Game.

2016 -- Member of squad but did not play in any games as a redshirt freshman.

2015 -- Redshirt ... a walk-on who secured a spot on the roster in 2016 Spring Camp.

High School -- A three-year starting quarterback under head coach Cody Roelof at Hilltop High School in Chula Vista, passing for 2,558 yards and 22 touchdowns in his varsity career ... also rushed for 794 yards and 17 scores in career ... led Lancers to 10-2 record, Metro League title and the semifinals of the CIF-San Diego Section playoffs as a junior in 2013 ... tore his ACL in fifth game of senior campaign ... his statistics as a junior included 51 of 107 passing for 747 yards and three touchdowns; 71 carries for 274 yards and eight scores rushing ... in five games as a senior completed 42 of 94 passes for 752 yards and eight touchdowns while rushing for 406 yards on 60 carries (6.8 average per carry) and four scores ... as a sophomore in 2012 completed 75 of 166 passes for 1,059 yards and 11 touchdowns; rushed 35 times for 114 yards and five scores ... led Lancers freshman team to South Bay League title in 2011 ... also was an outfielder on Hilltop's baseball team for three years, hitting .251 as a sophomore, .277 as a junior and .302 as a senior ... led Lancers to three straight league titles in baseball ... earned academic honors as a sophomore, junior and senior ... also was yearbook editor ... chose to attend Cal Poly because of its "great academics and the lifestyle of the city of San Luis Obispo."

Personal -- Son of Orlando and Susana Sanchez ... two brothers, Christophr and Gabriel, and two sisters, Vivianna and Katarina ... aunt Erica Sanchez played basketball at New Mexico State while uncle Ryan Clark played baseball, also at New Mexico State ... wants to be a sports writer or work in law enforcement ... works for KCPR, Cal Poly's radio station, and has served as an intern at ESPN Radio 1280 ... enjoys working with youth groups ... born in Chula Vista, Calif. ... majoring in journalism.