Orlando McDaniel was drafted No. 50 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1982 NFL Draft out of LSU. 3 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #50
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 3
The pick
How Orlando McDaniel came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
LSU
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
3 regular-season games
- Games played
- 3
- Final season
- 19820 years after the draft
Around pick 50
Who came off the board on either side of Orlando McDaniel.
San Diego State
Northwestern State · 3× Pro Bowl
LSU in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from LSU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Ja'Marr Chase
WR · CIN · 2021
LSU · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#63
Jarvis Landry
WR · MIA · 2014
LSU · 5× Pro Bowl
#22
Justin Jefferson
WR · MIN · 2020
LSU · 2× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#12
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR · NYG · 2014
LSU · 3× Pro Bowl
#114
Carlos Carson
WR · KC · 1980
LSU · 2× Pro Bowl
#179
Eric Martin
WR · NO · 1985
LSU · 1× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Orlando McDaniel in the 1982 NFL Draft
Orlando McDaniel is a Wide receiver out of LSU selected No. 50 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1982 NFL Draft. 3 regular-season games LSU has produced 244 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Orlando McDaniel drafted?
Orlando McDaniel was selected No. 50 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/orlando-mcdaniel.
What college did Orlando McDaniel play for?
Orlando McDaniel played college football at LSU in the SEC. See every LSU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/lsu-tigers.
How did Orlando McDaniel's NFL career turn out?
3 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/orlando-mcdaniel.