100 Days to Football Time in Oklahoma: #46 Gabriel McDaniel By: Ryan Lewis Posted on: July 18, 2023

Player Profile

Position: Defensive Back

Height: 5’10”

Weight: 169

Class: Redshirt Junior

Hometown: Nashville, TN

Previous School: Middle Tennessee State

The Path to Norman

Gabriel McDaniel played high school football at Ensworth High School in Nashville, TN, where he was on the team with Key Lawrence. He was part of the 2020 class and initially went to Middle Tennessee State. However, he wasn’t there long before joining the Sooners.

Career so Far

McDaniel has not yet seen action with the Sooners.

This Season

McDaniel has worked at corner over the offseason. While Woodi Washington is expected to start on one side, the other spot continues to appear open to several players. McDaniel will continue to provide depth this year as a host of players push for increased playing time ahead of him.