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2010 Football Roster

25 Austin McDaniel

  • Position Free Safety
  • Ht./Wt. 5-11 / 190
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Kaufman, Texas
  • Prev School Kaufman HS
  • Major Accounting

Biography

At Midwestern State

Senior (2010)

  • appeared in each of MSU's 12 games including 11 starts at the rover position.
  • ranked fifth on team with 46 tackles including 22 solo stops, seven tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks while recording a forced fumble, an interception, a quarterback hurry and a pass breakup.
  • notched at least four tackles in eight games.
  • recorded a season-high six tackles including 1.5 tackles for loss at Abilene Christian on Oct. 9, 2010.
  • matched a season best with six tackles in a 31-26 win over Tarleton State on Oct. 30, 2010.
  • intercepted lone pass of the season in a 30-24 win at Central Oklahoma on Sep. 25, 2010.
  • Honors and Awards

  • 2010 All-Lone Star Conference South Division Second Team
  • Junior (2009)

  • started each of MSU's 12 games at rover.
  • finished season with 36 tackles, five stops for loss and 2 1/2 sacks while forcing two fumbles with two quarterback hurries and five pass breakups.
  • made season-high six tackles with two tackles for loss, a sack and a quarterback hurry in a close 49-7 win on Sep. 19 at Incarnate Word.
  • matched season high with six tackles and 1.5 stops for loss on Oct. 10 at Tarleton State.
  • had three tackles and two pass breakups in a 43-16 win over Central Oklahoma on Oct. 24.
  • recorded a blocked kick against New Mexico Highlands on Aug. 29 and at Incarnate Word on Sep. 19.
  • Honors and Awards

  • 2009 All-LSC South Division Honorable Mention
  • Sophomore (2008)

  • played in nine game as a special teams contributor and as a reserve safety.
  • made 24 tackles (10 solo), recovered a fumble and had a pass breakup.
  • had season-best four tackles against Southeastern Oklahoma on Sep. 6, 2008 at Memorial Stadium then matched it a week later at Northeastern State on Sep. 13.
  • recovered a fumble at Texas A&M-Kingsville on Oct. 18, 2008.
  • made three tackles and broke up a pass against No. 23 Newberry (S.C.) on Sep. 20, 2008.
  • Redshirt Freshman (2007)

  • appeared in seven games as redshirt freshman.
  • made four tackles (three solo).
  • had two unassisted tackles at Tarleton State on Oct. 13, 2007.
  • Freshman (2006)

  • spent redshirt season.
  • At Kaufman High School

  • a multi-sport star at Kaufman (Texas) High School, McDaniel was a three-time first-team all-district selection for coach Bob Wager while helping the Lions to three district title.
  • was a two-time first-team all-district pick as a center fielder on the baseball diamond.
  • also earned letter in basketball and track.
  • Personal

    Austin, an accounting major, is the son of Steve and Tracy McDaniel of Kaufman, Texas… he was born June 13, 1988...

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    Historical Player Information

    • 25

      2007Redshirt Freshman

      Free Safety
      5'11" 190 lbs
      25
    • 25

      2008Sophomore

      Free Safety
      5'11" 1990 lbs
      25
    • 25

      2009Junior

      Free Safety
      5'11" 190 lbs
      25
    • 25

      2010Senior

      Free Safety
      5'11" 190 lbs
      25