Davidson’s anchor on a nation-leading run game
In the 2024 season, Malik McDaniel was a first-team All-PFL offensive lineman and helped anchor a Davidson front that led the nation in rushing for the fifth straight year[11][14]. At 6-1, 300, he brings leverage, toughness, and consistency, with the kind of steady, physical presence coaches love in the trenches[1][3]. He also earned preseason all-conference recognition and was a Buchanan Award finalist, which says a lot about his national standing beyond raw stats[7][13]. If you want a battle-tested interior lineman who fits a run-heavy identity, McDaniel is absolutely worth the look[6][11].
