“I started liking football again”, Daniel Whelan embracing NFL and starting role
In 2016 there was a senior at Rancho Mirage High School who casually kicked a 65-yard field goal in practice. His name is Daniel Whelan, and now in 2023 he is the starting punter for the Green Bay Packers.
🐍 2016 Rancho Mirage ⏩ 2023 Green Bay 🧀
— Bailey Arredondo (@BaileyKESQ) October 26, 2023
Perfect timing to talk to Daniel Whelan as his Rattlers @RMHSFB clinched the DEL title! Hear from Whelan tonight on @KESQ + Friday on #BLSS! 🏈https://t.co/pEC2WAOIe6 pic.twitter.com/SVTukyBBrr
I asked Whelan what he wants to prove this season.
"Everybody talks about how cold it gets and all that. But I want to prove to myself that you can do it in any condition," said Whelan.
Daniel Whelan made his NFL debut for the Green Bay Packers in their first Preseason game on Friday night! Whelan was a standout at Rancho Mirage, UC Davis, and in the XFL prior. https://t.co/9ywqoxWnEP
— KESQ News Channel 3 (@KESQ) August 13, 2023
5 punts for 249 yards and a long of 68 in a win over your biggest rival on the road! Not a bad debut for a desert high school product! #GoPackGo @KESQ @BaileyKESQ @Jesus_G_Reyes @RMHSAD @RMHSFB @packers @PGPackersNews @packeverywhere https://t.co/R2Ao4aBa9c
— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) September 11, 2023
After graduating from Rancho Mirage, Whelan played at UC Davis, the New Orleans Saints, the XFL, and now for the Packers.
The Packers are at home this Sunday against NFC North rival, the Minnesota Vikings.
