100 Players in 100 Days – Day 34 – Michael McDaniel, Bethlehem Catholic

Written by: David Mika on Monday, June 23rd, 2014. Follow David Mika on Twitter.

RUNNING BACK SPOTLIGHT

Player Name: Michael McDaniel, Bethlehem Catholic

Height: 6-0

Weight: 200

40-Yard Dash: 4.50

Class of: 2015

Position(s): RB/FS/KR

Jersey Number: 2

Years with Varsity: 3

Starting experience: Michael has been a starter at running back since his sophomore year. He played a little defense last season.

2013 Stats: Michael rushed for 892 yards on 166 carries and 23 touchdowns and he caught 13 passes for 272 receiving yards and three touchdowns. He was 2-for-2 passing for 21-yards.

2013 Highlights: He rushed for 138 yards and four touchdowns against Liberty.

Honors: Express Times All-Area RB HM and Morning Call All-Area RB HM

 

Coaches Q&A with Joe Henrich:

Q. What are his strengths as a running back?

A. Michael is a real good down hill runner. He has really good side step and jump step and moves well laterally and get’s back up field. He likes to make a cut and take off. He has good speed too and has broken off some big plays for us last year.

His goal this year is to be a little more physical and break more tackles.

We like to put him in the slot. He has good hands.

 

Q. How is he as a kick returner?

A. He does a good job at kick returning. He has good vision and makes plays. He doesn’t dance around back there and is a north/south runner.

 

Q. Does he play defense for you?

A. He’s competing to play at free safety on defense. He’s a big kid, 200-pounds at safety is pretty darn good. He has great closing speed. He has the ability to cover a lot of ground on defense. Having a guy that can run left or right and be able to track people down is great.

 

Schools of Interest: Boston College, Syracuse and Temple

Hudl Highlights: Click here

 

Photo Credit: MCall.com

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