After becoming a two-time All-American and Big East Defensive Player of the Year at Temple University, Dan Klecko was drafted in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots. In addition to the Patriots, Dan also played with the Indianapolis Colts and Philadelphia Eagles. During his NFL career, he won three Super Bowls, two with the Patriots and one with the Colts.

Coming from a strong football lineage, Dan is the son of legendary New York Jets player Joe Klecko. Following his professional playing career, he is currently working as a color analyst for pre and post-game shows for the Philadelphia Eagles on WIP94 Radio and the Comcast Network.