McDaniel was a four-year letterman (1992-1995) for the East Carolina Pirates before moving onto the NFL. He ended his Pirate tenure with 112 tackles and 13 interceptions, pacing the Pirates in that category from 1993-1995 (2 in 1993, 5 in 1994, and 6 in 1995).
McDaniel was a four-year player (1992-1995) for the East Carolina Pirates before moving on to the NFL. He ended his time with the team by accumulating 112 tackles and 13 interceptions, leading the Pirates in those categories from 1993-1995 (two in 1993, five in 1994, six in 1995).