He redshirted in 1976, played sparingly in 1977, and then was a three-year starter at Cal Poly from 1978 through 1980.[3] As a Mustang, he intercepted 13 passes and scored three touchdowns while serving as a team captain twice.[4]
NFL career
McDaniel spent his first two pro seasons, 1981 and 1982, with Washington.[5] He intercepted one pass in the regular season, recording a 7-yard return during a 28-0 Washington rout of then-St. Louis on January 2, 1983.
He then played for the New York Giants in 1983 and 1984.[6]
Coaching
McDaniel began his coaching career in 1986, and coached almost the next 30 years either in college or pro capacities, assigned to defensive backs, wide receivers and special teams.