DeAndre McDaniel

DeAndre McDaniel
No. 2
Position:	Safety
Personal information
Born:	November 26, 1987 (age 36); Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	213 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High school:	Godby ; (Tallahassee, Florida)
College:	Clemson
Undrafted:	2011
Career history
	New Orleans Saints (2011); Indianapolis Colts (2011); San Diego Chargers (2012)*;
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
	First-team All-American (2009); 2× First-team All-ACC (2009, 2010); First-team All-ACC Freshman Team (2007);
	Player stats at PFR

Last updated July 17, 2024

DeAndre McDaniel (born November 26, 1987) is a former American football safety. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New Orleans Saints practice squad in 2011. He played college football for the Clemson Tigers.

College career

As a freshman in 2007, McDaniel was a first-team All-ACC freshman selection by Sporting News after recording 33 tackles and two interceptions. As a sophomore in 2008 the Tigers moved him to linebacker. He finished the season with 77 tackles and an interception.

In June 2008, McDaniel was arrested for assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature after an argument with his girlfriend. McDaniel reportedly choked his girlfriend, punched her in the head and chest, and pushed her down a flight of stairs, causing her to seek medical attention for "serious bodily injury".^[1]^[2]

In 2009, McDaniel was moved back to safety, where he recorded eight interceptions, with one returned for a touchdown. After a bowl victory over Kentucky, McDaniel decided to return to Clemson for the 2010 season. His eight interceptions tied a Clemson school record.

In 2010, McDaniel finished with 4 interceptions and 75 total tackles, including 12 in the Meineke Car Care Bowl. Despite his strong collegiate career and physical talent he was not selected in the NFL Draft.

Professional career

New Orleans Saints

McDaniel went undrafted in the 2011 NFL Draft. On July 25, the day the NFL lockout ended, McDaniel announced on his Twitter account that he was signed by the New Orleans Saints.^[3] He was waived on August 30.

Indianapolis Colts

McDaniel was signed to the practice squad of the Indianapolis Colts on September 7, 2011. He was released on September 12.

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References

↑ "Clemson Tigers "DB DeAndre McDaniel arrested for assault" - Realfootball365.com". Archived from the original on November 11, 2010. Retrieved February 6, 2010.
↑ "Clemson S McDaniel arrested on assault charges". June 23, 2008.
↑ "DeAndre McDaniel's Twitter account". Twitter. July 25, 2011. Retrieved July 25, 2011. I'm a Saint twitter! New Orleans here I come!!!!!!!

External links

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[1] "Clemson Tigers "DB DeAndre McDaniel arrested for assault" - Realfootball365.com". Archived from the original on November 11, 2010. Retrieved February 6, 2010.

[2] "Clemson S McDaniel arrested on assault charges". June 23, 2008.

[3] "DeAndre McDaniel's Twitter account". Twitter. July 25, 2011. Retrieved July 25, 2011. I'm a Saint twitter! New Orleans here I come!!!!!!!

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