Dave McDaniels

Dave McDaniels (born April 9, 1945) is a former professional American football wide receiver in the National Football League. He was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2nd round (45th overall) of the 1968 NFL Draft

Early years

McDaniels attended Miami Northwestern Senior High School. He accepted a scholarship to the Mississippi Valley State University, where playing wide receiver as a junior, he had 65 receptions for 1,236 yards and 7 touchdowns. His 137.3 yards per game broke an NAIA record.

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

McDaniels was drafted in the second round of the 1968 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys and was the highest drafted player from Mississippi Valley State University, until Jerry Rice was drafted in 1985.

He had a disappointing rookie season, playing only in 4 games and spending most of the year on the team's taxi squad. At the end of the season he was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles, in exchange for future hall of famer Mike Ditka.^[1]

Philadelphia Eagles

He was traded during training camp to the Chicago Bears in exchange for an undisclosed draft choice.^[2]

Chicago Bears

McDaniels lasted just a week with the Chicago Bears, before being traded to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for a future draft choice.^[3]

Los Angeles Rams

He was released after one month with the team.

New Orleans Saints

McDaniels was claimed by the New Orleans Saints, but he was released before the 1969 season started.^[4]

References

External links

• McDaniels Erases NAIA Catch Mark