Michael Dankwa

2025 -- Junior Season -- Saw action in two games for the Captains as they registered their first undefeated regular season in program history...showed his versatility as a punt and kick returner and bolstered CNU's running back corps...rushed the ball once in the season opener at TowneBank Stadium vs. Trine for six yards...returned one kick in Christopher Newport's regular season finale at TCNJ on November 14th. 2024 -- Sophomore Season -- Continued his career with the Captains program by providing depth at the wide receiver spot and by returning kicks...returned four kicks for 67 yards for an average of 16.8 yards per return...in a CNU victory at Gettysburg, returned three kicks including his career-long effort of 25 yards...also posted a 15-yard return vs. Rowan in a win at TowneBank Stadium...honored by the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC), named to the All-Academic squad. 2023 -- Freshman Season -- Opened his CNU career, primarily seeing action as a kick returner...was active for seven games for the Captains...returned two kicks at Dickinson on October 7th for 41 total yards...his two returns went for 21 and 20 yards. At Woodbridge -- Member of the football and track & field programs ... Earned All-District and All-Region honors as a member of the football team ... Regional sprinter Personal -- Michael Percy Dankwa was born in Fairfax, Va. ... Son of Georgina Dankwa ... Has one sister, Melinda, and one brother, Matthew ... Favorite athletes are Darren Sproles and Drew Brees ... Dream vacation is a trip to Turks and Caicos ... Superstitions include listening to the same music before every game ... Favorite food is Mexican ... Favorite book is The Giver ... Has not yet decided on a major.