SMU spring breakout candidates: T.J. McDaniel could quickly produce for Mustangs

Editor's note: This is the final part of a five-part series examining some breakout candidates for the SMU Mustangs in 2019.

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T.J. McDaniel

Year: Freshman

Position: Running back

The only true freshman on this season's breakout list -- and a player who could definitely contribute early on (if he dodges the redshirt): T.J. McDaniel.

The 2018 Landry Award winner was an instrumental part in back-to-back deep playoff runs at Southlake Carroll. The agile McDaniel possesses impressive pass-catching and tackle-break abilities that will make him an attractive option in the Mustangs' offense. McDaniel rushed for more than 2,000 yards in his junior and senior seasons,…