We caught up recently with Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Danny Striggow. After a great run at Orono high school, then with the Gophers, he signed with Jacksonville last April as an undrafted free agent.
He ran with his opportunity, proving to be a mainstay. Making the 53-man roster as a rookie free agent is typically very difficult. But Striggow showed the Jaguars staff how valuable he can be.
We spoke with him about his experience his rookie year, goals for this offseason, and much more.
***Click the video box above to watch our conversation with Striggow***
Striggow was one of the highest graded undrafted rookies during the 2025 season, per Pro Football Focus.
On PFF’s rankings, Striggow received the third-highest grade among all undrafted rookies with at least 75 non-special teams snaps.
As a pass rusher, Striggow finished the year with seven quarterback pressures and a sack.
Striggow’s University of Minnesota stat line is impressive: Played at Minnesota 2020-2024. … Participated in Reese’s Senior Bowl and Hula Bowl in 2025. … Registered 124 career tackles, 18 for loss, with 14.5 sacks and an interception with three passes defensed – including 52 tackles, 5.5 for loss, with five sacks in 2024. … Honorable mention All-Big 10 selection in 2022, 2023 and 2024.
Striggow was also an accomplished wrestler while at Orono high school — he won the 2019 Class 2A state wrestling championship at 220 pounds.
His older brothers Jackson and Bobby wrestled at the University of Michigan.
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