Towson University Athletics

At Gaithersburg High School: Two-way standout at running back and safety for the Trojans ... honorable mention All-Metro pick three times ... named All-Montgomery County twice ... four-year starter who ended career with school record 3,600 rushing yards ... ran for 1,093 yards on 154 carries as a senior ... averaged 7.1 yards per carry and scored nine touchdowns ... intercepted seven passes in scholastic career ... also made 150 tackles ... set a school record by intercepting a pass and returning it 99 yards for a touchdown ... helped Coach Kreg Kephart’s Trojans post a 6-4 record ... All-County performer for track and field team ... also played lacrosse for the Trojans ... Coach Kreg Kephart says: "Dan may be one of the best football players I’ve ever coached. He’s the only person we’ve had who has started every game since the ninth grade. He is a very versatile athlete with tremendous offensive and defensive capabilities. We think he is an outstanding recruit for Towson and perhaps a future All-American."

Personal: Has one older brother and one older sister ... lists parents as the people he admires the most ... hobbies include swimming and video games ... had summer job as a life guard ... favorite actors are Will Smith and Denzel Washington ... lists the late Sean Taylor as his favorite athlete ... favorite movie is "The Rock" ... enjoys eating French Toast ... favorite musician is Lil Wayne ... most memorable experience was life lessons learned from his deceased father ... career goal is to become a Navy SEAL ... mother is a graduate of the University of Maryland who works as a business consultant ... son of Paula Atwood ... born on January 3, 1990 in Gaithersburg, Md.