Mordecai McDaniel

Mordecai McDaniel is a senior safety for the Oklahoma State Cowboys, listed at 6-foot-1 (73 inches) and 200 pounds, wearing No. 32. Born in Fort Washington, Maryland, McDaniel entered the 2025 NCAAF season in an active roster role in the secondary, contributing primarily on defense and special teams. In 2025 regular-season action, McDaniel played 11 games and made 1 start. His season production totaled 38 combined tackles, including 26 solo tackles and 12 assists, reflecting steady involvement around the line of scrimmage and in run support. He added 2.0 tackles for loss for 7 yards, along with 1.0 sack for 4 yards and 1 quarterback hit, showing occasional backfield impact as a blitzer. McDaniel also recorded 1 special-teams assist. His 2025 stat line included 0 interceptions, 0 passes defended, 0 forced fumbles, and 0 fumble recoveries. This Mordecai McDaniel NCAAF profile centers on his role as a defensive back with measurable tackle production and limited splash plays in coverage during the season.