Illinois State's all-time leader in catches and touchdown receptions, Daniel Sobkowicz signed with the Texans as an undrafted free agent after a record senior season.
Daniel Sobkowicz spent five seasons at Illinois State and left as the most productive receiver in program history, setting career records for receptions and touchdown catches. The Rolling Meadows, Illinois native went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft and signed with the Houston Texans, adding a big-bodied outside target to their receiver room.
Path to the league
Sobkowicz played five seasons for the Illinois State Redbirds from 2021 through 2025, growing from a role player into the program's most productive pass catcher ever. He went unselected in the 2026 NFL Draft and signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent on May 8, 2026.
Career highlights
Sobkowicz finished his Illinois State career with a program-record 262 receptions and 41 touchdown catches. Over his final two seasons alone he totaled more than 160 receptions, over 2,200 receiving yards and 28 touchdowns, earning back-to-back second-team All-MVFC honors before a first-team selection as a senior.
2025 season recap
In his senior season, Sobkowicz caught 83 passes for 1,141 yards and a school-record 19 touchdowns across 15 games, earning first-team All-MVFC recognition. That production made him one of the top FCS receiving prospects available in undrafted free agency, and he landed with the Texans days after the 2026 draft concluded.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Daniel Sobkowicz
- RotoWire: Daniel Sobkowicz player page
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Wide Receiver
- Group
- offense
- College
- Illinois State
- Hometown
- Arlington Heights, IL, USA
- Age
- 23
- Status
- active
