Danny Kanell was drafted No. 130 overall by the New York Giants in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Florida State. 43 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #130
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 43
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1494th at Florida State
The pick
How Danny Kanell came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Florida State
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
43 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Games played
- 43
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1494th among Florida State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 964% of career value
- Final season
- 20037 years after the draft
Around pick 130
Who came off the board on either side of Danny Kanell.
Colorado College
Alabama
Wisconsin
Fresno State
Florida State in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Florida State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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#1
Jameis Winston
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#12
Christian Ponder
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#16
EJ Manuel
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#106
Chris Weinke
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#63
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Danny Kanell in the 1996 NFL Draft
Danny Kanell is a Quarterback out of Florida State selected No. 130 overall by the New York Giants in the 1996 NFL Draft. 43 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Florida State has produced 227 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Danny Kanell drafted?
Danny Kanell was selected No. 130 overall by the New York Giants in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/danny-kanell.
What college did Danny Kanell play for?
Danny Kanell played college football at Florida State in the ACC. See every Florida State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/florida-state-seminoles.
How did Danny Kanell's NFL career turn out?
43 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/danny-kanell.