Chadron State College Athletics

2014: Started all 11 games for the Eagles … Was a force at right tackle for CSC … Helped provide key pass protection for Jonn McLain and rush blocking for the CSC backfield.
2013: Started all 11 games at right tackle and improved as the season went along … He was a fierce run blocker and helped pave the way for Harlon Hill finalist Glen Clinton … In the offseason, he squatted 640 pounds and lifted over 1,300 pounds in the four core lifts … At the postseason banquet, he was named the team’s Lifter of the Year.
2012: A strong prospect who could have a bright future on the offensive line … Daniel is one of the strongest members of the team, squatting 615 pounds and bench pressing 380 … Also competed in the throwing events for the track and field team.
2011: Redshirted during his first season at Chadron State.
High School: Came to the U.S. when he was a fifth grader … Became a starter his senior year after playing behind two players who were on college rosters his junior year … He was first-team Heartland Conference, earned honorable mention all-state and played in the Shrine Bowl … He joined the wrestling team in early January 2011 after the Islanders’ heavyweight was injured … He had never wrestled previously, but won the district tourney championship and then placed third at the state tourney … At state, he lost his first match, then won five in a row.
Personal: Son of Rosa Torres and Noel Sotelo … His sister’s name is Maritza … Born Sept. 8.