Preston Mcdaniel
Freshman tight end on Utah State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′4″ · 225 lb · Idaho Falls, ID
Recruiting
TE recruit
No. 1914 nationally · Signed with Utah State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 tight end on Utah State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Utah State in 2026.
Preston Mcdaniel
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Utah State3-star out of Thunder Ridge
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Bronco Mendenhall
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at tight end for Utah State -- now projected as a quality contributor in the tight end room.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Utah State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · Utah State
Returning around him
- 65% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- Transfer portal: +10 net (29 in / 19 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Utah State · Last season: 6-7 · Talent rank #123 · 2026 recruiting class #97
The tight end room · Utah State
- #87Broc Lane218 receiving yards · 2025
- #83Josh Sterzer56 receiving yards · 2025
- #18Kache Kaio10 receiving yards · 2025
- #11Collin Remenowksy1 game · 2026
- #84Preston Mcdanielno box-score line yet
5 more on the roster · Utah State team page