Overview:
The former North Carolina Central University and USFL Memphis Showboat Receiver Ryan McDaniel has had quite the career so far! Let’s take a little look at McDaniels career.
About the Player:
Height and Weight: Six foot, one inch (6’1”) 204 pounds
Age: 24
Team: Memphis Showboats (USFL)
College: North Carolina Central
North Carolina Central senior season:
Ryan McDaniels senior season was by far his best season, absolutely outstanding numbers from the physical wide receiver. McDaniel would record 52 receptions for 678 yards with four touchdowns! Ryan McDaniel was incredible in his senior season, no one could stop him. The North Carolina star would showout especially vs NCAT, McDaniel would record nine receptions for 178 yards with one touchdown. Mind Blowing numbers! After an outstanding senior season, McDaniel would be headed to the NFL!
Professional Career:
After an outstanding senior season, Ryan McDaniel would still go undrafted but… an NFL Team would later scoop him up, that team being the Jacksonville Jaguars! He wouldn’t be on the roster for a long time but it got him ready for whatever pro team gets him. A big physical wide receiver is hard to come by nowadays, if the ball is in the Air. McDaniel is going to get it. The NEW founded USFL team, the Memphis Showboats would give the North Carolina Central WR a chance; he would take off with it! In his first professional season with the USFL the wideout recorded 18 receptions, 224 yards, and two touchdowns. Ryan McDaniel would win the PLAY OF THE YEAR AWARD! This was HUGE. Crazy Catch!
Interview:
Question one: What was your first USFL Season like?
“My first USFL season was a great experience. I learned a lot and grew in every aspect of my life, not just on the field.” Ryan replied
Question two: What do you think of the USFL?
“I think the USFL is a great league and everyone benefits from it. It gives fans a chance to watch good football year round and connect with the players. For players it gives us another opportunity to continue our dreams. Each year it gets better and better. I’m excited to see what the league will look like in the future.” Ryan said.
Question three: What should fans know about Ryan McDaniel?
McDaniel would say “Fans should know that I gave everything I had to give this year. It didn’t always go our way in the end, but it was never a lack of effort. Also, I enjoyed my time in Memphis and all of us loved the support from our fans.”
Question four: What was your reaction like winning play of the year?
“Winning play of the year was surreal. I liked my play (I might be a little biased), but seeing everyone else vote for it was humbling. That might be a once in a lifetime type of play, but now I know I’m capable of it. Now I just have to keep stacking more explosive plays.” Said the Memphis WR
Question five: What is your goal for this off-season?
“This off-season I will continue to build on what I’ve learned from the last season and improve by becoming smoother, more flexible and more mobile.” Ryan said.
At the end of the day it looks like Ryan McDaniel is looking forward to next season. I truly believe McDaniel could be a star WR in this league, my bold prediction is that he leads the USFL in touchdown grabs. Huge shoutout to Ryan for taking the time to interview, his twitter will be down below. USFL Season Three is going to be fun to watch, especially Ryan McDaniel and the Showboats.
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More about the writer:
My name is Karver Jordan, I’m a high schooler who is writing in New England. I enjoy sharing my sports knowledge with everyone. My goal is to help get the fans to get a better understanding of Teams, Players, and more. If you enjoyed this piece of writing check me out on Instagram and Twitter!
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