38Daniel Sparks
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Bio
Daniel Sparks, a 6'7" punter from Gadsden, Alabama, transferred to Virginia after beginning his college career at Louisiana-Monroe in 2020 and spending 2021 at Minnesota. At Louisiana-Monroe, he punted 30 times for a 44.6-yard average and placed five inside the 20-yard line. Since joining the Cavaliers, Sparks has become a multi-time All-ACC selection and Ray Guy Award honoree. In 2025, he punted 37 times for 1,745 yards at a 47.2-yard average with 14 downed inside the 20, including a 65-yard punt. He earned Ray Guy Award's Ray's 8 recognition following a 53.0-yard average performance against Washington State on October 18. From Gadsden City · Gadsden, AL.
Player information
ClassGraduateHeight6'7"Weight226 lbHometownGadsden, ALHigh schoolGadsden CityConferenceACCPrevious schoolMinnesota
Production · 2026 · 8 GP
Special teams
36
PUNTS
51.1
YDS/PUNT
Career path
GADSDEN CITYGadsden, AL
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