American football coach Mike McDaniel has made quite a name for himself after managing a number of teams in the National Football League (NFL).

Currently the head coach of the Miami Dolphins, he has risen through the ranks and has a solid record to fall back on in such a coveted role.

For many years, McDaniel served as an assistant to Mike Shanahan and Kyle Shanahan, and has had stints with many teams, including Houston Texans, Washington Redskins, Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons and San Francisco 49ers.

With two Super Bowl appearances, the 39-year-old certainly has a bright future ahead of him as a head coach.

Did Mike McDaniel ever play football?

For much of Mike McDaniel’s career, he has been known as a coach. But yes, he did play football when he was younger.

Following his graduation from the Smoky Hill High School in 2001, McDaniel went on to play college football but switched to management later.

Where did Mike McDaniel go to college?

The American football coach holds a degree in history from Yale and that is where he played college football as a student. McDaniel used to play as a wide receiver.

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