The National Football Foundation (NFF) announced the names of those who comprise the 2008 FOOTBALL BOWL SUBDIVISION COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME CLASS. Former Minnesota Viking, Randall McDaniel is a part of this class. Congratulations to Randall from the Minnesota Chapter of the National Football Foundation! Randall is also a member of the Minnesota Chapter.
RANDALL McDANIEL
Arizona State University
Offensive Guard, 1984-87
A four-year starter and born leader at Arizona State, Randall McDaniel created an unparalleled collegiate and professional record that few can match.
Twice named a First Team All-America (1986, ’87-consensus), McDaniel led the Sun Devils to three bowl berths during his career, including ASU’s first-ever trip to the Rose Bowl in 1987. The native Arizonan was a two-time First Team All-Conference pick, earning the Morris Trophy as the Pac-10’s best offensive lineman and leading Arizona State to a conference title in 1986. He started 39 consecutive games for the Sun Devils after moving from tight end.
McDaniels was selected in the first round of the 1988 NFL Draft by Minnesota. He played 15 seasons in the league with the Vikings and Tampa Bay and secured 12 trips to the Pro Bowl. Named NFL/True Value Man of the Year for his charity work in 1996, he is a current nominee for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Active in the community, McDaniels created and facilitated “Hands On,” an after school program for disadvantaged children. He additionally developed the R.O.C.K. (Reaching Out to Challenge Kids) Foundation. He currently leads Team McDaniel which serves as an umbrella organization for community initiatives. A member of ASU’s All-Century Team, he resides in Shorewood, Minn.