Danny was born to Dan Southwick and Shawn (Southwick) King in Provo, Utah. He attended Timpview High School in Provo, where he lettered in football.
College career
Southwick originally signed with Brigham Young University out of high school, when he elected to take a two-year Mormon mission. Upon returning from his mission, Southwick enrolled at Oregon State University.[1] Southwick then transferred to Dixie State College for a season.[2] From Dixie State, Southwick transferred to the University of Utah, where he walked-on and was listed as the backup quarterback going into fall camp with the Utes. Southwick then went back to Dixie State. He played his senior season of college football at Occidental.[3] Southwick's college statistics, excluding post-season play, include 271 completions out of 478 passes (57%) for 3,804 yards, and 29 touchdowns with 23 interceptions. As a starter in college, during the regular season, Southwick compiled a record of 13 wins and 5 losses.
On February 25, 2011, Southwick was assigned to the Dallas Vigilantes of the Arena Football League (AFL), but he was placed on reassignment just 3 days later on February 28.
Tampa Bay Storm
On May 16, 2011, he signed with the AFL's Tampa Bay Storm. On July 16, 2011, Southwick made his first career arena football start for the Storm, where he was eventually replaced by Matt Grothe due to his ineffective play.[6]
San Jose SaberCats
Southwick was assigned to the San Jose Sabercats of the AFL on February 16, 2012.[7]
San Antonio Talons
Southwick was assigned to the AFL's San Antonio Talons on January 18, 2013. He was reassigned on March 21, 2013.[8]
Chicago Rush
Southwick was assigned to the Chicago Rush of the AFL on April 11, 2013. He was reassigned by the Rush on May 16, 2013.[9]
In April 2014, he was named the starting quarterback for the Portland Thunder of the AFL.[11] He was assigned to the Thunder again on March 4, 2015. He was placed on recallable reassignment on March 20, 2015.[12]
On May 13, 2015, Southwick was traded to the Los Angeles Kiss for future considerations.
Portland Thunder/Steel (second stint)
He was assigned to the Thunder on February 1, 2016.[15] The Thunder changed its name to the Portland Steel on February 24, 2016.[16] He was placed on reassignment by the Steel on April 25, 2016.[17]
Los Angeles Kiss (second stint)
On May 26, 2016, Southwick was assigned to the Kiss. On June 25, 2016, he was placed on reassignment.
On April 26, 2018, he was claimed by the Jacksonville Sharks of the NAL. The same day, he was also placed on refuse to report.[18]
Philadelphia Soul
On May 23, 2018, he was assigned to the Philadelphia Soul of the AFL. On June 5, 2018, he was placed on reassignment.[19]
Columbus Destroyers
On April 17, 2019, Southwick was assigned to the Columbus Destroyers of the AFL. He was placed on recallable reassignment on April 19, 2019.
Jersey Flight
On December 11, 2019, Southwick signed with the NAL's Jersey Flight. The 2020 National Arena League season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On August 24, 2020, Southwick re-signed with the Flight for the 2021 season. On June 17, 2021, the Flight cut Southwick from their roster.
Jacksonville Sharks (second stint)
He signed with the Sharks four days later on June 21, 2021.[20]
Southwick is the son of actress Shawn Southwick, and was the stepson of talk show host Larry King. Southwick has also spent time as a visiting assistant professor at BYU.[28]
