Daniel Bullocks

Daniel Bullocks (born February 28, 1983, in Chattanooga, Tennessee) is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Nebraska.

Early years
Bullocks attended Hixson High School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, along with his brother Josh from 1997-2001. Daniel and Josh were both multi-sport standouts participating in track and field, as well as excelling in football. Daniel played quarterback throughout his high school career while Josh played running back. The Bullocks brothers led the Hixson Wildcats to four consecutive TSSAA football playoff appearances. Daniel and Josh were heavily recruited by several NCAA Division I schools including the University of Tennessee before deciding to attend the University of Nebraska. Daniel and Josh both graduated from Hixson High School in 2001.

College career
Bullocks attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he started 22 collegiate games across four seasons, notably serving as co-captain during his senior season, when he was selected as a second-team All-Big 12 Conference defensive back for the second consecutive year.

Detroit Lions
Bullocks was selected by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He was waived and subsequently placed on injured reserve on August 19, 2009. The Lions re-signed Bullocks on April 20, 2010. The Lions released him on July 8, 2010.

Personal
Bullocks is the identical twin brother of Josh Bullocks, also a safety at the University of Nebraska, who was selected in the second round of the 2005 draft by the New Orleans Saints, and currently is also a free agent.