Daniel Scott Kooistra [KOO-struh] (born October 14, 1980) is an American former professional football offensive tackle.

He played college football at North Carolina State and was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round of the 2003 NFL draft.

As a senior in 2002, Kooistra was starting tackle for team that posted 11–3 record, capped by a win in the Gator Bowl.

Kooistra signed with the Cleveland Browns on December 22, 2009, after quarterback Brady Quinn was placed on injured reserve.

Kooistra was waived on December 26 when the team promoted practice squad linebacker Titus Brown.