Robert McDaniel
Career Summary
Robert McDaniel is a defensive back from Jackson, Mississippi, who played at Jackson State, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and Alcorn State before joining Washington as an undrafted free agent in 2025.
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Early Life
McDaniel was born October 18, 2000, and is the son of Latasha McDaniel. He majored in criminal justice.
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High School
McDaniel attended Bastrop High School in Louisiana. He was District 2-4A Co-MVP as a senior after recording six interceptions; as a junior, he had 31 tackles, six interceptions and five pass breakups.
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College Career
McDaniel started his college career at Jackson State in 2019, played at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, then spent 2023 at Alcorn State before returning to Jackson State as a graduate student in 2024. At Alcorn State, he played 10 games and posted 31 tackles, two tackles for loss, three forced fumbles, three interceptions and five pass breakups.
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Path to the NFL
McDaniel joined the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent and was listed on the club's 2025 rookie minicamp roster.
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NFL Career
McDaniel entered the NFL with Washington in 2025. The Commanders released him August 26 and signed him to the practice squad August 27; the cited sources do not establish a regular-season statistical record.
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Career Accomplishments
McDaniel was named to the 2024 Aeneas Williams Award watch list, East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 and Senior Bowl watch list. Jackson State described him as an HBCU All-American at Alcorn State.
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Playing Style
Listed at 6-foot-2 and 207 pounds, McDaniel is a defensive back. Jackson State cited his length, strength, physical presence and versatility to play both cornerback and safety.
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