Randall McDaniel

Last updated

Randall McDaniel
Randall McDaniel.JPG
No. 64
Position: Guard
Personal information
Born: (1964-12-19) December 19, 1964 (age 59)
Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:287 lb (130 kg)
Career information
High school: Agua Fria (Avondale, Arizona)
College: Arizona State (1984–1987)
NFL draft: 1988  / round: 1 / pick: 19
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:222
Games started:220
Fumble recoveries:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Pro Football Hall of Fame
College Football Hall of Fame

Randall Cornell McDaniel (born December 19, 1964) is an American former professional football player who was a guard in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Minnesota Vikings and two seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2009.

Contents

Early life and college

McDaniel played high school football and ran track at Agua Fria High School in Avondale, Arizona, then played college football at Arizona State University, where he participated in the school's first ever Rose Bowl appearance in 1987. In recognition of his Rose Bowl accomplishments, McDaniel was inducted into the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame in 2018. [1] He was joined by fellow Sun Devil Curley Culp on August 3, 2013, as the only Pro Football Hall of Fame members to be born in the state of Arizona. [2]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+3⁄4 in
(1.92 m)		268 lb
(122 kg)		10 in
(0.25 m)		4.60 s1.66 s2.71 s35.0 in
(0.89 m)		9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)		17 reps

Also a standout athlete, McDaniel still holds the fastest 100-meter dash time ever among offensive linemen in the NFL at 10.64 seconds, setting this record as a high school senior in a state meet, electronically timed. [3] He recorded a PR of 50.04 seconds in the 400-meter dash. In the throwing events, he got top-throws of 16.76 meters in the shot put and 47.42 meters in the discus. [4] He also benched 435, inclined 380, dead lifted 660, and squatted 650 in competition. In addition, he was timed at 4.6 seconds in the 40-yard dash and had a one step vertical leap of 37 inches at just 9% body fat. [5]

He began his professional career being drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the 1988 NFL draft. [6] He started every Vikings regular-season game from 1990 to 1999, as well as a record 11 consecutive Pro Bowls. He is widely recognized as one of the greatest and most versatile offensive linemen ever to play the game. [7] He started in 12 consecutive Pro Bowls (1989–2000), tied with Champ Bailey and Will Shields for the most Pro Bowls played. [8] He also started 202 consecutive games in his career. [9] During his time with the Minnesota Vikings, he occasionally would play fullback in short-yardage and goal-line situations. [9]

He was released on February 10, 2000, as part of a salary-cap move. He eventually signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a three-year, $6M contract. [10] He played two seasons there before retiring. On February 27, 2002, he signed a one-day contract to retire with Vikings. [11] When he played for Tampa Bay, in 2000, he became the oldest player in the NFL to score his first touchdown reception at 36 years, 282 days old.

Legacy

During the 2006 season, McDaniel was inducted into the Minnesota Vikings "Ring of Honor". [9]

McDaniel was inducted into the National Football Foundation College Hall of Fame in 2008. [12] McDaniel was also inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on January 31, 2009. McDaniel's bust, sculpted by Scott Myers, was unveiled at the Enshrinement Ceremony on August 8, 2009. [13]

A multi-use sports center was built in Randall's hometown of Avondale in 2010 and was named in his honor (Randall McDaniel Sports Complex). [14]

After 13 years of volunteering in schools, McDaniel said that he had been working in public schools since retirement. [15]

Minnesota Wild defenseman Dakota Mermis is his nephew. [16] [17]

Related Research Articles

Anthony Ronald Yary is an American former professional football offensive tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL), primarily for the Minnesota Vikings, and also for the Los Angeles Rams. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1987 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001. Yary gave credit for his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction to his former coaches, John Ashton John McKay (college) and Bud Grant (professional). He also praised his position coaches Marv Goux, Dave Levy, John Michaels and Jerry Burns.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Carl Eller</span> American football player (born 1942)

Carl Eller is an American former professional football player who played as a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) from 1964 through 1979. He was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and played college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">John Randle</span> American football player (born 1967)

John Anthony Randle is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle for eleven seasons for the Minnesota Vikings and three seasons for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He was a six-time first-team All-Pro and seven-time Pro Bowler. Since becoming an official stat in 1982, his 137.5 sacks rank tenth, tied with Richard Dent, and first among defensive tackles. On February 6, 2010, he was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He played college football for the Trinity Valley Cardinals and the Texas A&I Javelinas, and was signed by the Vikings as an undrafted free agent after the 1990 NFL draft. He is considered one of the greatest undrafted players of all time.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Roger Craig (American football)</span> American football player (born 1960)

Roger Timothy Craig is an American former football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Raiders and Minnesota Vikings. Craig went to four Pro Bowls and won three Super Bowls with the 49ers. Craig was the first NFL player to have 1,000 yards rushing and receiving in the same season. Marshall Faulk and Christian McCaffrey are the only other players to have accomplished that feat. He currently works as the VP of Business Development at TIBCO Software.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Joey Browner</span> American football player (born 1960)

Joey Matthew Browner is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL) for the Minnesota Vikings from 1983 to 1991 and for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1992. Browner played college football for the USC Trojans.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chris Doleman</span> American football player (1961–2020)

Christopher John Doleman was an American professional football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL). He spent the majority of his career with the Minnesota Vikings, and also played for the Atlanta Falcons and the San Francisco 49ers. Doleman was an eight-time Pro Bowl selection and a twice first-team All-Pro, recording 150.5 career sacks. He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2012.

David John Casper nicknamed "the Ghost", is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Oakland Raiders. Casper has been inducted into both the College Football Hall of Fame (2012) and the Pro Football Hall of Fame (2002).

Henry Michael Tingelhoff was an American professional football center who played for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL) from 1962 to 1978. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2015.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Will Shields</span> American football player (born 1971)

Will Herthie Shields is an American former professional football player who was an offensive guard in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons. He played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, earning consensus All-American honors and winning the Outland Trophy. Shields played his entire, 14-year professional career with the Kansas City Chiefs and never missed a game. Shields was selected to 12 Pro Bowls, was a 3× First-Team All-Pro, a 4x Second-Team All-Pro, and was selected to the NFL 2000's All-Decade Team. He won the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award in the 2003 season, was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2011, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2015.

Gary Wayne Zimmerman is an American former professional football player who was a Hall of Fame offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) and United States Football League (USFL). He earned a Super Bowl ring with the Denver Broncos.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jim Langer</span> American football player (1948–2019)

James John Langer was an American professional football player who was a center and guard in the National Football League (NFL) for the Miami Dolphins and Minnesota Vikings. BBC Sport reported him as one of the greatest centers in NFL history. Langer was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility in 1987.

The 1985 NFL draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. The draft was held April 30 and May 1, 1985, at the Omni Park Central Hotel in New York City, New York. The league also held a supplemental draft after the regular draft and before the regular season.

The 1968 NFL/AFL draft was part of the common draft, in the second year in which the NFL and AFL held a joint draft of college players. It took place at the Belmont Plaza Hotel in New York City on January 30–31, 1968.

The 1967 NFL/AFL draft was conducted March 14–15, 1967, at the Gotham Hotel in New York City. It was the first common draft between the NFL and the AFL, part of the AFL–NFL merger agreement of June 1966.

Todd Edward Steussie is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the California Golden Bears and was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the 1994 NFL draft with the 19th overall pick. Steussie played for the Vikings, Carolina Panthers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and St. Louis Rams.

The 1964 NFL draft was held in Chicago, Illinois, at the Sheraton Hotel & Towers on Monday, December 2, 1963.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jeff Siemon</span> American football player (born 1950)

Jeffrey Glenn Siemon is an American former professional football player who spent his entire 11-year career as a linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Stanford Candinal and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. He was a four-time Pro Bowl selection with the Vikings.

The 1963 NFL draft was held at the Sheraton in Chicago, Illinois, on Monday, December 3, 1962.

Steven Russell Jordan is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Minnesota Vikings from 1982 to 1994.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Paul Krause</span> American football player (born 1942)

Paul James Krause is an American former professional football safety who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Minnesota Vikings and the Washington Redskins. Gifted with a great frame, speed and range, Krause established himself as a defensive force against opposing wide receivers. He led the league with 12 interceptions as a rookie before going on to set the NFL career interceptions record with 81 and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1998. Krause was selected eight times to the Pro Bowl during his 16 seasons in the NFL and is considered to be among the greatest safeties in NFL history.

References

  1. ↑ "George Halas, Randall McDaniel, Pop Warner and Vince Young to be Inducted into the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame Class of 2018". Tournament of Roses - Rose Bowl Game. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
  2. ↑ "News Article » Tribute to Randall McDaniel". Profootballhof.com. March 23, 2012. Retrieved September 23, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Jan. 10, 1999: Randall McDaniel is Vikings' old reliable | Star Tribune". Star Tribune . Archived from the original on October 30, 2014. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Randall McDaniel | Arizona State | Vikings OG". Archived from the original on October 30, 2014. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
  5. ↑ "100 Day Sun Devil Football Countdown to Kickoff, #7: Randall McDaniel". August 23, 2012.
  6. ↑ "1988 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Patrick Reusse: Randall McDaniel, a quiet kind of class". StarTribune.com. Retrieved September 23, 2012.
  8. ↑ "Mind-blowing stats for the 2013 Pro Bowl". National Football League . January 24, 2013. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
  9. 1 2 3 [ dead link ]
  10. ↑ "ESPN.com - NFL - All-Pro guard signs for 3 years, $6 million".
  11. ↑ http://www.scout.com/nfl/vikings/story/38142-mcdaniel-returns-to-minnesota-to-retire%5B‍%5D
  12. ↑ "Former Sun Devil Randall McDaniel Elected To Pro Football Hall of Fame - Arizona State University Official Athletic Site". Thesundevils.com. Archived from the original on September 12, 2012. Retrieved September 23, 2012.
  13. ↑ "Hall of Famers » RANDALL MCDANIEL". Profootballhof.com. Retrieved September 23, 2012.
  14. ↑ Phoenix Business Journal by Angela Gonzales (November 4, 2010). "Sports center opening marks phase 1 of Avondale complex - Phoenix Business Journal". Bizjournals.com. Retrieved September 23, 2012.{{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  15. ↑ "Hall of Fame chat: Randall McDaniel". NFL.com. Archived from the original on September 26, 2009. Retrieved March 11, 2013.
  16. ↑ Russo, Michael (February 26, 2021). "Who is the Wild's Dakota Mermis? To start, he's the nephew of Vikings legend Randall McDaniel" . Retrieved July 27, 2021.
  17. ↑ Pyette, Ryan (January 31, 2013). "OHL: Defenceman Dakota Mermis has a famous football uncle". The London Free Press. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.