Ryan McDaniel

Morningside University 2028 Tight End [email protected] | 605-254-0298

[NAIA Football from VSN @NAIAFootballVSN]

Both Joe Dolincheck and Trent Solsma from @MsideMustangs made the Top 25 NAIA QBs of All-Time. Morningside had several others to consider too. The Mustangs have a great run at the QB position

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[Bauers Elite @BAUERS_ELITE]

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 ‘𝟐𝟒 𝐀𝐥𝐥-𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬. 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐬!

[John Pica @JohnPica7]

Extremely grateful for this opportunity. Excited for the next chapter and can’t wait to get started! @CoachDtjackson @GoJacksFB #home

[Morningside University Football @MsideFootball]

The Mustangs finish ranked 3rd in the last poll of the season! It is the program's 11th top 5 finish in the last 13 years!
#RAREbreed

[Cole Ruesink @cole_ruesink]

Committed!🔴🟡 @NSUWolves_FB @CoachGlas05 @NSUCoachSchmidt @JordanHuska @DerekGenzlinger #AGTG

[Morningside University Football @MsideFootball]

🚨NAIA STAT LEADER🚨

QB @Z_chevy10 led the NAIA in total passing yards, passings yards per game (334.4), and total passing touchdowns.

[Morningside University Football @MsideFootball]

🚨NAIA STAT LEADER🚨

WR @drew_sellon led the NAIA in total receptions and receiving yards! Drew was also named an AP and VSN All-American for the first time in his career!

[Morningside University Football @MsideFootball]

As we look forward to the New Year, let's take a look back at everything the Mustangs accomplished in 2024!

12-2 Overall Record
National Semifinal Appearance
21st Consecutive Year in Playoffs
GPAC Champions
5 All-Americans
19 All-GPAC
GPAC COY
GPAC OFF POY
21 Scholar Athletes

[Morningside University Football @MsideFootball]

🚨NAIA STAT LEADER🚨

DB @DijionWalls5 led the NAIA in interceptions this season! Dijion was also named an AFCA/AP/VSN All-American!

[Morningside University Football @MsideFootball]

🚨NAIA STAT LEADER🚨

WR and Return Specialist @eggs_and_Laken led the NAIA in total punt return yards and punt return touchdowns! Laken was named a VSN All-American for this season as well!

[Morningside University Football @MsideFootball]

🚨NAIA STAT LEADER🚨

LB @IhitFromRange10 led the NAIA in total tackles! Isaac was also named an AP and VSN All-American.

[Morningside University Football @MsideFootball]

THE WOLFPACK came up big all year long culminating in one of the top performing defensive units in the nation! #RAREbreed

[Morningside University Football @MsideFootball]

THE HERD was one of the best offensive units in the country, leading the nation in multiple categories including pass yards per game and total first downs! #RAREbreed

[Morningside University Football @MsideFootball]

Another 1st Team All-American honor for our own @Z_chevy10!!!

[Morningside University Football @MsideFootball]

Congratulations to @drew_sellon on being named an @AP 1st Team All-American!

[Morningside University Football @MsideFootball]

Congratulations to @DijionWalls5 on being named an @AP 1st Team All-American! This is Dijion's second All-American honor this year!

[Morningside University Football @MsideFootball]

Congratulations to @IhitFromRange10 for being names an @AP 1st Team All-American!

[Morningside University Football @MsideFootball]

Congratulations to @AidanQueen61 on being named an @AP 2nd Team All-American! This is Aidan's second All-American honor this year!

[Cole Ruesink @cole_ruesink]

Senior Season

Elite 45
All-State
All-Conference
Academic All-State

Rushing | 165 Car | 1208 Yds | 11 Tds
Receiving | 21 Rec | 261 Yds | 1 Td
Special | 3 KOR Tds | PR Td
Defense | 8 Ints 1 Td | 1 FF-Rec | 37 Tckls

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[Morningside University Football @MsideFootball]

19 total players earned All-Conference recognition! #RAREbreed