Jack McDaniels

Jack McDaniels (born December 21, 1998) is an American football coach and former quarterback who is currently the Pass Game Coordinator, Recruiting Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach at Georgetown University. He played college football at Delaware State and West Alabama.

Playing career
Jack McDaniels was the starting quarterback at Delaware State University for two years and the University of West Alabama for three years.

After a record breaking high school career at South County High School in Lorton, Virginia, McDaniels committed to Delaware State. He became the starter for the Hornets in his first summer with the program. While at Delaware State, McDaniels helped snapped a two-year losing streak, win consecutive games for the first time in four seasons, and was the only underclassmen member of the teams leadership council. McDaniels played under former FBS assistant coach, Kenny Carter, as well as Delaware State alum and former Super Bowl Champ, Rod Milstead.

After two seasons with Delaware State McDaniels elected to transfer to Division-II powerhouse, West Alabama, located in Livingston, AL. There, McDaniels led the Tigers to Top-10 National Rankings (D-II) and a top ranked national offense. McDaniels participated in an abbreviated Covid season as well, during the spring of 2021. At West Alabama, McDaniels played for UWA alum Head Coach Brett Gilliland and former FBS Offensive Coordinator Don Bailey.

In total, McDaniels started 47 career games, accumulated more than 9,000 total yards and 90 touchdowns.

West Alabama
Immediately after his playing career ended in the fall of 2021, McDaniels joined the West Alabama staff as an Offensive Graduate Assistant.

Georgetown University
McDaniels joined the Georgetown coaching staff in February 2022 as the Tight Ends Coach. At the age of 23, McDaniels was the youngest full-time D-1 position coach in the country. In his first season at Georgetown, the Tight Ends saw a 50% increase in receptions. McDaniels also ran the kickoff-return unit. The kickoff-return unit led the Patriot League in all statistical categories and was nationally ranked in many.

In January 2023, McDaniels was elevated to Quarterbacks Coach at Georgetown University. In his first season as Quarterbacks Coach, Georgetown more than doubled their win total, tying for the most improved team in the conference. McDaniels also helped Georgetown win the biggest game in program history over #14 (FCS) Fordham University, the program's first win over a ranked opponent in the modern era. McDaniels tutored first year starting quarterback, Tyler Knoop, to over 2,500 total yards, 64% completions and 21 total touchdowns. Due to injury, McDaniels started true sophomore quarterback Danny lauter against #19 (FCS) Lafayette. In his first career start, McDaniels tutored Lauter to 428 passing yards (program record) and three touchdowns. McDaniels continued to oversee the kickoff-return unit in 2023. McDaniels was selected to the OurCoachingNetwork 30under30 list, as well as winning the OurCoachingNetwork Week 7 FCS QB Coach of the Week Award.

McDaniels was later elevated to Pass Game Coordinator, Recruiting Coordinator, and Quarterback's Coach for the 2024 season.

Personal life
Jack is the younger brother of Jeff McDaniels, former Davidson College Wide Receiver and current Wide Receivers Coach at Eastern Washington University.