McDaniels is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Ben McDaniels (born 1980), American football player and coach
Booker McDaniels (1913–1974), American baseball player
Darryl McDaniels (born 1964), American musician
Gene McDaniels (1935–2011), American singer-songwriter
Grace McDaniels (1888–1958), American circus performer
Jackie McDaniels, American poker player
Jim McDaniels (born 1948), American basketball player
Josh McDaniels (born 1976), American football coach
Pellom McDaniels (born 1968), American football player
Ralph McDaniels, American television personality
