Preston Mcdaniel
Preston Mcdaniel is a three-star recruit from Idaho Falls, ID, out of Thunder Ridge (No. 1,914 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Utah State's 8 games this season.
Where Mcdaniel comes from
- Idaho Falls, ID
- Thunder Ridge
- About 100 miles from Maverik Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,914 in the 2026 class.
Where Mcdaniel fits
Utah State lists 10 tight ends this season.
Utah State tight ends with a game this season
Utah State is 3-5. Next: vs Fresno State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Thunder Ridge
Also from Idaho Falls, ID
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Bronco Mendenhall
Pass share
49.5%
260 pass / 265 run
Plays / game
65.6
8 games
Team sack rate
7.7%
286 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
A three-star recruit at tight end for Utah State -- now projected as a quality contributor in the tight end room.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
Joined Utah State in 2026
- 2026 Utah State MendenhallYear 1 · Games –
- High school Thunder RidgeIdaho Falls, ID · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,914 in the 2026 class. Signed with Utah State.Also from Thunder Ridge: Paul Fitzgerald (Utah) and Jayden Tuia (Colorado State).
2026
- Signed with Utah StateThree-star, out of Thunder Ridge