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Denver Broncos: Ranking every WR ever drafted in second round

By Travis Wakeman

ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 24: Eddie Royal #19 of the Denver Broncos runs back a kickoff against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium on December 24, 2011 in Orchard Park, New York. Buffalo won 40-14. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 24: Eddie Royal #19 of the Denver Broncos runs back a kickoff against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium on December 24, 2011 in Orchard Park, New York. Buffalo won 40-14. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images) /
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Pick Analysis. WR. LSU. player. 817. Scouting Report. OrlandoMcDaniel. 6

1982

Orlando McDaniel was the first wide receiver the Broncos ever drafted in the second round, but his professional career was very quiet.

Looking at the stats he posted in college, those were not that impressive either. In four seasons at LSU, he caught a total of 64 passes. He made 41 of those receptions during his senior season in 1981, but his numbers won’t blow anyone away.

His college numbers were huge compared to what he did in the NFL though. He played in just three games for the team and failed to record even one reception. He is certainly a player that could be considered a draft bust as he was taken with the No. 50 overall pick in that draft.

The Broncos were looking for a solid No. 3 wide receiver going into that draft to put behind Steve Watson and Rick Upchurch. The only other receiver on the roster was a guy named Wade Manning.

The team was clearly upbeat about the senior season that McDaniel posted. He also ran track at the school, so there was a belief that he could be the speed guy the team would use to gain separation on deep routes.

None of that ever transpired and as a result, McDaniel became a forgotten name in Broncos history, at least until recently. Sadly, he passed away on March 27 of this year due to complications developed from the coronavirus.

He was 59 years old.

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