Michael Dansby
Career Summary
Michael Dansby is a defensive back from Oakland, California, who played at San José State before transferring to Arizona.
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Early Life
Dansby is an Oakland native and has one sibling, London Clay. He planned to study business.
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High School
Dansby attended Oakland High School before transferring to McClymonds High School. He was a two-way player at McClymonds, earning first-team All-Metro recognition at wide receiver and helping the school win state championships in football and track. He also placed first in his district in the 100 and 200 meters.
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College Career
Dansby began at San José State in 2022, recording 18 tackles, four pass breakups and two interceptions as a freshman. In 2023, he posted 15 tackles, a tackle for loss, an interception and four pass breakups in eight games, highlighted by a 98-yard interception return touchdown against No. 25 Fresno State. In 2024, he added multiple interceptions and pass breakups, including a fourth-quarter interception at Oregon State and a career-high six tackles at Washington State.
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Path to the NFL
Dansby developed from a championship-winning Oakland prep athlete into a three-year San José State defensive back, then moved to Arizona following his productive Mountain West career.
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Career Accomplishments
Dansby was an Athlon Sports preseason All-Mountain West fourth-team selection in 2024. His 98-yard interception return against Fresno State in 2023 stood as a signature defensive touchdown.
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Playing Style
Dansby is a 5-foot-11 defensive back with track speed and two-way high-school experience. His San José State production showed an ability to challenge throws, create turnovers and contribute as a coverage defender.
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