RANDALL McDANIEL ~ OFFENSIVE DOWN LINEMAN
'I'M JUST A BIG KID OUT THERE PLAYING THIS KID'S GAME-WE ALL ARE GROWN MEN PLAYING A KID'S GAME. IT IS FUNNY. BUT IT GIVES YOU A LOT: THE CONTACT, THE COMPETITION, THE PEOPLE YOU MEET, THE TRAVEL ... I LOVE THE TRAVEL. I'VE BEEN PLACES I NEVER COULD HAVE SEEN WITHOUT FOOTBALL. I JUST LOVE THE GAME."
Few names are more synonymous with ASU football than Randall McDaniel. Born and raised in Arizona, McDaniel attended ASU for four years after a standout track and football career at Agua Fria High School. He earned All-American honors and helped the Sun Devils make their first Rose Bowl appearance during his senior year. McDaniel was drafted with the 19th overall pick of the 1988 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. Ahead of the draft, the 6-foot-3, 276-pound leftguard posted a 40-yard dash time of 4.60 seconds. His speed and athleticism would help him to become recognized as one of the best and most versatile offensive lineman in league history. McDaniel spent the first 12 seasons of his career with the Vikings (1988-99), reaching the Pro Bowl 11 times while earning seven first-team All-Pro mentions. After his final year with the Vikings, he joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was named to the Pro Bowl during his first season for his 12th straight appearance—an NFL record. He retired after his second season in Tampa Bay, concluding his 14-year career. He was entered into the Vikings Ring of Honor in 2006 and inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2009. McDaniel blocked for six different 1,000-yard rushers and five 3,000-yard passers during his 14-season career. Regarded as one of the finest offensive linemen in NFL history, McDaniel was named to the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1990s. He is honored in the ASU Sports HOF, Sun Devil Ring of Honor, and the State of Arizona Sports HOF, and ASU All-Time 1st Team OL.
1995 - Mike Malano Scottsdale Horizon
1996 - Joe Perez Phoenix Carl Hayden
1997 - Erin Huizingh Tempe McClintock
1998 - Brandon Phillips Tempe Corona del Sol
1999 - Brian Goggin Phoenix Desert Vista
2000 - Richie Incognito Glendale Mountain Ridge
2001 - Clayton Walker Scottsdale Horizon
2002 - Hunter Brady Mesa Mountain View
2003 - Tom Gagliardi Phoenix Moon Valley
2004 - Richie Tuitu’u Gilbert Highland
2005 - Matt Gariboldi Brophy College Prep
2006 - Kris O’Dowd Tucson Sal Pointe
2007 - Pat Jamison Chandler Hamilton
2008 - Taylor Lewan Scottsdale Chaparral
2009 - Nick Rowland Peoria Centennial
2010 - Christian Westerman Chandler Hamilton
2011 - Andrus Peat Corona de Sol
2012 - Patrick Joseph Chandler Hamilton
2013 - Natrell Curtis Phoenix Mountain Pointe
2014 - Keenan Walker Scottsdale Chaparral
2015 - Dustin Woodard - Chandler High School
2016 - Austin Jackson - North Canyon
2017 - Hunter Mayginnis ~ Hamilton Huskies
2018 - Brayden Rohme ~ Perry Pumas
*2019 - Tosh Baker ~ Pinnacle Pioneers (Award "re-named" ~ formerly Frank Kush OL Award)
2020 ~ Bram Walden - Scottsdale Saguaro Sabercats
2021 - Gavin Broscious ~ Goodyear Desert Edge Scorpions, Coach Mark Carter
1996 - Joe Perez Phoenix Carl Hayden
1997 - Erin Huizingh Tempe McClintock
1998 - Brandon Phillips Tempe Corona del Sol
1999 - Brian Goggin Phoenix Desert Vista
2000 - Richie Incognito Glendale Mountain Ridge
2001 - Clayton Walker Scottsdale Horizon
2002 - Hunter Brady Mesa Mountain View
2003 - Tom Gagliardi Phoenix Moon Valley
2004 - Richie Tuitu’u Gilbert Highland
2005 - Matt Gariboldi Brophy College Prep
2006 - Kris O’Dowd Tucson Sal Pointe
2007 - Pat Jamison Chandler Hamilton
2008 - Taylor Lewan Scottsdale Chaparral
2009 - Nick Rowland Peoria Centennial
2010 - Christian Westerman Chandler Hamilton
2011 - Andrus Peat Corona de Sol
2012 - Patrick Joseph Chandler Hamilton
2013 - Natrell Curtis Phoenix Mountain Pointe
2014 - Keenan Walker Scottsdale Chaparral
2015 - Dustin Woodard - Chandler High School
2016 - Austin Jackson - North Canyon
2017 - Hunter Mayginnis ~ Hamilton Huskies
2018 - Brayden Rohme ~ Perry Pumas
*2019 - Tosh Baker ~ Pinnacle Pioneers (Award "re-named" ~ formerly Frank Kush OL Award)
2020 ~ Bram Walden - Scottsdale Saguaro Sabercats
2021 - Gavin Broscious ~ Goodyear Desert Edge Scorpions, Coach Mark Carter