Player Career
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Player Story
Tae Daley built his college career from 2017 through 2021 as a safety from Warner Robins, GA wearing No. 17, spending time with Vanderbilt and Virginia Tech. The clearest part of Tae Daley's career was his defensive production: 181 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, and 4 interceptions across 39 career games in the available record. That gives Tae Daley's career enough real context without stretching the story beyond the available production.
Track team changes, role shifts, and season-to-season movement.
Vanderbilt
2017-2020
Opening stop
Virginia Tech
2021
Final stop
Season Value Progression
| Season | Team | Primary | Efficiency | Usage | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Regular Season | Vanderbilt | 0.5 | 6 | 1.4 | — |
| 2018 Postseason | Vanderbilt | 9 | 21.3 | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| 2018 Regular Season | Vanderbilt | 9 | 21.3 | 8.4 | 0 |
| 2019 Regular Season | Vanderbilt | 5 | 30.1 | 6.7 | -4 |
| 2020 Regular Season | Vanderbilt | 0 | — | — | -5 |
| 2021 Postseason | Virginia Tech | 10 | 33.7 | 8.3 | 10 |
| 2021 Regular Season | Virginia Tech | 10 | 33.7 | 8.3 | 0 |
Transfer Portal History
| Season | Path | Movement | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Vanderbilt to Virginia Tech | P4 to P4 | 73.8 | Sep 14, 2020 |
#1 Featured game
@ Virginia
Week 13 · W 29-24 · Conference game
Win with 3 impact plays across the defensive snap sheet.
3
Havoc Plays
89.2 takeover
3 disruption/tackle impact with 89.2 takeover score.
#2
@ Florida
Week 11 · L 0-56 · Conference game
3
Havoc Plays
86.4 takeover
Loss with 3 impact plays across the defensive snap sheet.
3 disruption/tackle impact with 86.4 takeover score.
#3
vs Florida
Week 7 · L 27-37 · Conference game
2
Havoc Plays
79.4 takeover
Loss with 2 impact plays across the defensive snap sheet.
2 disruption/tackle impact with 79.4 takeover score.
#4
vs South Carolina
Week 4 · L 14-37 · Conference game
2
Havoc Plays
77.5 takeover
Loss with 2 impact plays across the defensive snap sheet.
2 disruption/tackle impact with 77.5 takeover score.
#5
@ Boston College
Week 10 · L 3-17 · Conference game
2
Havoc Plays
76.1 takeover
Loss with 2 impact plays across the defensive snap sheet.
2 disruption/tackle impact with 76.1 takeover score.
#1 Season by Season Value
2021 Postseason · Virginia Tech
10 primary output · 33.7 efficiency · 8.3 usage
63.9
#2
2021 Regular Season · Virginia Tech
63.9
10 primary · 33.7 efficiency · 8.3 usage
#3
2018 Postseason · Vanderbilt
58.2
9 primary · 21.3 efficiency · 8.4 usage
7
Impact games
5
Splash games
5
10+ tackle games
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