Azavier McDaniel
Azavier McDaniel
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Zack Reyes | Prep Redzone Scout
McDaniel was one of several Vegas prospects to commit to UNLV in June. The 5’11″/175 DB out of Bishop Gorman had been flying under the radar prior to this offseason but has gained some traction on the recruiting trail the past few months with the athleticism and playmaking ability he mostly showed on special teams in 2025. He showed his talent in the secondary prior to transferring to Gorman and should have more opportunities to show his skillest this fall. McDaniel chose the Rebels over other offers from Montana St., North Dakota St., Utah St., and New Mexico.
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Class of 2027 DB
Azavier McDaniel
Azavier
McDaniel
5'11" | 175 lbs | DB/ATH
Bishop Gorman | 2027
State
NV
from Bishop Gorman High School is beginning to attract attention as a defensive back with exciting physical tools. McDaniel has showcased elite speed during the track season, translating that athleticism onto the football field. On film, he flashes explosiveness, strong closing burst, and the ability to make plays on the ball in space. His frame also provides room for continued physical development as he grows into the position. After earning his first Division I offer from the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors football, McDaniel is a defensive back whose stock is trending upward.
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McDaniel picked up his first pair of offers from Hawaii and Oregon St. this month. PRZ NV’s fifth-ranked DB and #23 overall prospect in the 2027 class had been flying under the radar coming into the offseason and is coming off a strong junior campaign where he showed his versatility and playmaking ability with the ball in his hands as a special-teams playmaker. He’s a talented athlete that’s flashed upside as a coverage defender in the secondary since his freshman season in Utah. McDaniel is a player on the rise early into the offseason cycle.
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McDaniel took visits to UNLV and UCLA this month. The #5-DB in PRZ NV’s 2027 rankings is a rising prospect that transferred into Bishop Gorman after producing a breakout freshman season with Northridge (UT) a couple seasons ago. Look for McDaniel to pick up his first D-I offer in the near future.
First Unofficial visit of the year, appreciate the opportunity to tour facility @unlvfootball and speak to some amazing coaches. Thanks to @Bam_Amina, @HerdBond, @jaxonboesen and Coach T for taking the time out. Special thanks to @Utah_Prospects for making it possible.… pic.twitter.com/lRYks3A2HE
— Azavier McDaniel
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McDaniel debuts at #16 in Prep Redzone’s latest 2027 Nevada rankings after transferring into Bishop Gorman from Northridge (Layton, UT). The 5’10”/165 DB produced a strong freshman season on varsity with 60 total tackles and 3 INTs last fall. He’s a versatile nickel/S that showed instincts and ball skills in coverage as a deep safety and flashed aggressiveness as a tackler around the edge of the box. He can cover the slot with quick change-of-direction and sharp angles of attack. McDaniel is a promising DB that should put his name on the D-I radar as he continues to grow and develop with his new program.
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