Ed McDaniel was drafted No. 125 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1992 NFL Draft out of Clemson. 125 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #125
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1992
- NFL games
- 125
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 5113th at Clemson
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Ed McDaniel came off the board in 1992.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
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Clemson
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
125 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value
- Games played
- 125
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 5113th among Clemson picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 51100% of career value
- Final season
- 20019 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 125
Who came off the board on either side of Ed McDaniel.
Michigan State
Kansas
Washington State
Florida
Clemson in the 1992 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Clemson
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ed McDaniel in the 1992 NFL Draft
Ed McDaniel is a Linebacker out of Clemson selected No. 125 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1992 NFL Draft. 125 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value Clemson has produced 199 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 Ed McDaniel drafted?
Ed McDaniel was selected No. 125 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1992 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/ed-mcdaniel.
What college did Ed McDaniel play for?
Ed McDaniel played college football at Clemson in the ACC. See every Clemson draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/clemson-tigers.
How did Ed McDaniel's NFL career turn out?
125 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/ed-mcdaniel.