Orlando McDaniel was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and played his high school football at Lake Charles (Lake Charles, Louisiana). From there his career ran through college football at LSU and the 1982 NFL Draft, where the Denver Broncos took him in the second round.
He was selected in the 2nd round (No. 50 overall) of the 1982 NFL Draft. His professional career included 2 teams: Denver Broncos and Miami Dolphins. He died on March 28, 2020.
Career highlights
- Second-team All-SEC (1981)
Honors as listed in Orlando McDaniel's Wikipedia profile.
Pro career
- Denver Broncos (1982)
- Miami Dolphins (1984)
Teams as listed in the sources below, including practice-squad and offseason stints.
Questions about this player
What high school did Orlando McDaniel go to?
Orlando McDaniel played high school football at Lake Charles (Lake Charles, Louisiana). He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Is Orlando McDaniel from Shreveport?
Yes. Orlando McDaniel was born in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Where did Orlando McDaniel play college football?
Orlando McDaniel played college football at LSU.
When was Orlando McDaniel drafted?
Orlando McDaniel was drafted in the 2nd round, No. 50 overall, of the 1982 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos.
What pro teams did Orlando McDaniel play for?
Orlando McDaniel's pro teams include Denver Broncos and Miami Dolphins.
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