Dave McDaniels
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Dave McDaniels (April 9, 1945 – June 14, 2012) was an American football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Mississippi Valley State University.
Early years
McDaniels attended Miami Northwestern Senior High School. He accepted a scholarship from Mississippi Valley State University, where he played at wide receiver. As a freshman, he made 9 receptions for 200 yards. The next year he had 34 receptions for 496 yards and 3 touchdowns.
As a junior, he posted 65 receptions for 1,236 yards (led the NAIA) and 7 touchdowns. His 137.3 yards per game broke an NAIA record. In his last year he tallied 51 receptions for 800 yards and 2 touchdowns.
He was inducted into the Mississippi Valley State University Athletics Hall of Fame.[1]
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
McDaniels was selected in the second round (45th overall) of the
He had a disappointing rookie season, playing in only 4 games and spending most of the year on the team's
Philadelphia Eagles
On July 31,
Chicago Bears
McDaniels lasted just a week with the Chicago Bears before being traded to the Los Angeles Rams, in exchange for a seven-round draft choice (#176-Dennis Ferris) on August 11, 1969.[3]
Los Angeles Rams
He was released after one month with the Los Angeles Rams on August 25, 1969.
New Orleans Saints
McDaniels was claimed by the New Orleans Saints, but he was released before the start of the 1969 season.
Montreal Alouettes
In
Personal life
After football, he taught physical education in the Richmond Public School District and the Prince George's County Public Schools. He died on June 14, 2012.[6]
References
- ^ "Hall of Fame". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ Merron, Jeff (April 18, 2005). "The strangest NFL draft moments". ESPN. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Jets' Ewbank Turns Attention Toward Buffalo". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Gary Lefebvre: A Pleasant Surprise". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Lions Purchase Mcdaniels". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Former Delta Devil great passes away". Retrieved February 19, 2023.