Daniel Fells

Daniel Fells (born September 23, 1983) is an American football tight end for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at UC Davis.

Fells has also been a member of the Oakland Raiders, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, St. Louis Rams and Denver Broncos.

Early years
Fells attended Fullerton Union High School. He was an All-Freeway League performer in football, basketball and baseball and was named All-CIF honors in football and was named team MVP. Fells was also All-SoCalHoops D-IIA honorable mention as a senior in basketball.

College career
Fells attended UC Davis (Davis, CA) and joined the team as a wide receiver. Following a position change orchestrated by the coaching staff, Fells made the transition to play tight end and as a senior was a Second-team All-GWFC selection with 10 receptions for 165 yards and one touchdown. In 2004, as a junior, he was a First-team All-GWFC, with 35 receptions for 520 yards and 1 TD. As a member of the UC Davis Aggies in 2003, Fells won team's award as outstanding sophomore. In 2002, Fells was on the roster but did not play, and he redshirted in 2001.

Atlanta Falcons
Fells was originally signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2006.

St. Louis Rams
In October 2008, Fells signed a free agent contract with the St. Louis Rams. In 2008, Fells played 12 games with one start and caught 7 passes for 81 yards. He was placed on injured reserve on December 21, 2008. In 2009 he came back with 21 catches for 273 yards and 3 touchdowns. He played in 14 games and started 4. Then in 2010 he played in every game and started in 7. He had career high in catches, and receiving yards with rookie Sam Bradford.

Denver Broncos
Fells signed a one-year contract with the Denver Broncos on July 31, 2011.

New England Patriots
Fells agreed to sign a three year deal with the New England Patriots on March 19, 2012.