DeAndre McDaniel (born November 26, 1987) is a former

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. He was signed as an

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by the

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practice squad in 2011. He played

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for the

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. McDaniel has also been a member of the

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and

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practice squad.

College career

As a freshman in 2007, McDaniel was a first-team All-

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freshman selection by ''

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'' after recording 33 tackles and two interceptions. As a sophomore in 2008 the Tigers moved him to

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. He finished the season with 77 tackles and an interception. In June 2008, McDaniel was arrested for assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature after an argument with his girlfriend. McDaniel reportedly choked his girlfriend, punched her in the head and chest, and pushed her down a flight of stairs, causing her to seek medical attention for "serious bodily injury". In 2009, McDaniel was moved back to safety, where he recorded eight interceptions, with one returned for a touchdown. After a bowl victory over Kentucky, McDaniel decided to return to Clemson for the 2010 season. His eight interceptions tied a Clemson school record. In 2010, McDaniel finished with 4 interceptions and 75 total tackles, including 12 in the Meineke Car Care Bowl. Despite his strong collegiate career and physical talent he was not selected in the NFL Draft.

Professional career

New Orleans Saints

McDaniel went

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in the

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. On July 25, the day the

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ended, McDaniel announced on his

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account that he was signed by the

. He was waived on August 30.

Indianapolis Colts

McDaniel was signed to the

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of the

on September 7, 2011. He was released on September 12.

References

External links

Clemson Tigers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:McDaniel, Deandre 1987 births Living people Players of American football from Tallahassee, Florida American football safeties Clemson Tigers football players New Orleans Saints players Indianapolis Colts players