Daniel Brunskill

Golden Nuggets

• Walked on at San Diego State where he began his career as a tight end. Prior to his senior season, made the switch to his high school position of offensive lineman for the Aztecs and went on to start all 14 games at right tackle.
• As a member of the Alliance of American Football's (AAF) San Diego Fleet in 2019, was coached by former NFL head coach, Mike Martz.

Awards & Honors

• 2019: 49ers Community Relations Youth Football Ambassador Award

Golden Nuggets

• Walked on at San Diego State where he began his career as a tight end. Prior to his senior season, made the switch to his high school position of offensive lineman for the Aztecs and went on to start all 14 games at right tackle.
• As a member of the Alliance of American Football's (AAF) San Diego Fleet in 2019, was coached by former NFL head coach, Mike Martz.

Awards & Honors

• 2019: 49ers Community Relations Youth Football Ambassador Award

Goldmine

• In February of 2020, Brunskill joined current and former NFL players in Budapest, Hungary, where the group conducted two days of free football camps for men, women and children, while additionally hosting community activities. The camps are organized by American Football Without Barriers, a nonprofit foundation that was co-created by former NFL tight end Gary Barnidge. Its mission is to teach American football to those all around the globe. While abroad, Brunskill got to experience the culture of Hungary, including taking a picture with a falcon at Budapest Castle. "It was an amazing culture and I got to experience some pretty rich history over there," Brunskill said. "They don't have a big group playing, but they have a lot of fans. They're definitely coming along. It was interesting to see how many people actually cared about the NFL over there and love the game."
• The 49ers hosted the third annual Crucial Catch Fashion Show presented by Dignity Health in October of 2019, featuring cancer warriors representing all cancers as they modeled apparel donated by Levi's. Brunskill and his teammates were paired with each of the warriors to share their stories of strength and courage with the audience and walk the runway.
• NFL players had the opportunity to participate in the NFL's annual My Cause, My Cleats campaign during Week 14 of the 2019 season. Brunskill and his teammates represented their respective causes with custom-designed cleats in an effort to raise awareness and funding. Brunskill chose the Melanoma Research Foundation and Vietnam Veterans of America, saying, "I play for my cousins battling melanoma, and for Vietnam veterans like my uncle."
• Prior to Week 2's matchup in Cincinnati during the 2019 season, the 49ers spent time in Youngstown, OH, where they participated in the Community Blitz. Brunskill and some of his teammates joined the students at Williamson Elementary School to talk about inclusion and anti-bullying. The players spoke at an assembly before helping the kids write compliment cards and discuss how to be kind to one another.