Ryan McDaniel


Ryan McDaniel is an American former professional football wide receiver who played for the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League. He played collegiately at Samford University.

Professional career

Knoxville NightHawks

McDaniel began his professional career with the Knoxville NightHawks of the Professional [Indoor Football League (2012)|Professional Indoor Football League].

Philadelphia Soul

In February 2013, McDaniel was assigned to the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League. McDaniel missed most of the 2014 season with an injury, but rebounded nicely in 2015. On August 26, 2016, the Soul beat the Arizona Rattlers in ArenaBowl XXIX by a score of 56–42. On August 26, 2017, the Soul beat the Tampa Bay Storm in ArenaBowl XXX by a score of 44–40.

Atlanta Havoc

McDaniel signed with the Atlanta Havoc in December 2017.