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McDaniel Fact: Had two interceptions as a freshman in 2007, including one against Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan.
Years Lettered: 2007
Bowl Participation: Reserve safety in the 2007 Chick-fil-A Bowl against #21 Auburn.
Fall 2008 Depth Chart Position: Second-team CAT safety
Overview: Had an impressive freshman year in which he played 438 snaps, more than any other freshman on defense...plays in the secondary as a safety, but he is a solid hitter who helps out in run support...played 34 snaps per game, as he saw a lot of time as a nickel back...named the top performer in the weight room among safeties for the 2008 spring practice...was a big reason Clemson was in the top 10 in the nation in scoring defense and passing defense in 2007...named most improved among safeties and outside linebackers for the 2008 spring practice.
2007: First-team All-ACC freshman pick by Sporting News...played 438 snaps, second among Tiger freshman...tied for the most tackles by a Tiger freshman with 33...had at least one tackle in every game...had four stops, all first hits, and two pass breakups in his first game against #19 Florida State...had five pass breakups in the first three games...played 39 snaps off the bench against #19 Florida State...played 54 snaps against Central Michigan...had two interceptions, including one against Central Michigan and one against Boston College's Matt Ryan...had four tackles at South Carolina...had four tackles at N.C. State...had a season-high six tackles and two tackles for loss against #21 Auburn...enrolled at Clemson in the 2007 spring semester and participated in spring practice...earned co-starter status at CAT safety entering the fall...had a 34-yard interception, one pass breakup, and four tackles in the Spring Game.
Before Clemson: National prep school top-50 player by Rivals.com; he was listed as the #4 prospect in the nation...#31 safety in the nation by Scout.com...#1 prep school defensive back prospect in the nation by Rivals.com...received all-region honors by PrepStar...#10 prospect in Florida by Rivals.com as a senior...signed with Clemson in 2006, but played in the fall of 2006 at Hargrave (VA) Military Academy for Head Coach Robert Prunty...had 48 tackles, four interceptions, and four sacks in 2006...played for Shelton Crews at Amos P. Godby High School...had 53 tackles and eight interceptions, returning three for scores, as a junior...caught 27 passes for 656 yards and six scores as a junior wideout...started on both sides of the ball and had three interceptions as a senior...member of PrepStar's Dream Team Top 100 as a senior...Southern Hot 100 member by Scout.com as a senior...#72 prospect in the nation by CollegeFootballNews.com as a senior...#90 prospect in the nation by Rivals.com...national ESPN.com top-150 player...#13 defensive back in the nation by PrepStar...member of Rivals 250 by Rivals.com...#8 safety in the nation by CollegeFootballNews.com...#16 safety in the nation by Scout.com...caught a touchdown pass, blocked a field goal, and intercepted a pass in the same game against Leon County High School during his senior season...starter on the basketball team and averaged 20 points per game...recruited by Dabo Swinney...chose Clemson over Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Florida State, and Louisville...born Nov. 26, 1987...majoring in sociology.
