Danny Isidora


Danny Isidora is an American football guard for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes. Isidora was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

Early years

A three-star recruit out of Cypress Bay High School, Isidora was regarded as the No. 13 offensive guard prospect and No. 39 overall prospect in the state of Florida according to ESPN. Isidora chose to attend Miami over Wisconsin and Florida State.

College career

Isidora redshirted his first year on campus to get stronger and then missed the first 10 games of the 2013 season due to a foot injury. He earned the right guard spot at the start of the 2014 season and did not relinquish it through the rest of his career. After the 2016 season, Isidora was one of three guards to be voted second-team All-ACC.

Professional career

Minnesota Vikings

Isidora was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round, 180th overall pick, in the 2017 NFL Draft.
Isidora entered the 2018 season as a backup guard. He started two games at left guard in place of an injured Tom Compton.

Miami Dolphins

On August 30, 2019, Isidora was traded to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a seventh round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. He was placed on injured reserve on September 25, 2019.