| Team | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|
| Number | 6 |
| Position | Wide receiver |
| Birth date | January 4, 2002 (age 24) |
| Heightft | 6 |
| Heightin | 2 |
| Weight | 202 |
| Highschool | Parkview (Lilburn, Georgia) |
| College |
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| Draftyear | 2026 |
| Draftround | 6 |
| Draftpick | 197 |
| Pastteams |
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| Status | Active |
| Highlights | |
| Espn | 4605951 |
| Pfr | DaniCJ00 |
Carlton Daniels Jr. (born January 4, 2002) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Liberty Flames, the LSU Tigers, and the Miami Hurricanes.
Early life
Daniels attended high school at Parkview located in Lilburn, Georgia. Coming out of high school, he committed to play college football for the Liberty Flames.[1]
College career
Liberty
During his freshman season in 2020, he hauled in 11 passes for 220 yards and three touchdowns.[2] In the 2021 season, Daniels had a breakout season, recording 37 receptions for 634 yards and seven touchdowns.[3] In the 2023 Conference USA Football Championship Game, he hauled in a career high 157 yards, as he helped Liberty to a conference title victory.[4] Daniels finished the 2023 season, recording 55 receptions for 1,067 yards and ten touchdowns.[5] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, he decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[6]
LSU
Daniels transferred to play for the LSU Tigers.[5] In week nine of the 2024 season, he hauled in two passes for 17 yards before leaving the game with an injury versus Texas A&M.[7] He finished the 2024 season, recording 42 receptions for 480 yards, where after the conclusion of the season he decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal once again.[8]
Miami (FL)
Granted a sixth year of eligibility, Daniels transferred to play for the Miami Hurricanes.[9] He caught 50 passes for 557 yards and seven touchdowns in helping the Hurricanes to a 13-3 season that ended with a loss in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.
Professional career
On April 25, 2026, Daniels was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the sixth round (197th overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft, with the Rams trading with the Philadelphia Eagles to move up 10 slots to select him.[10]
References
- ^ "Parkview wide receiver C.J. Daniels commits to Liberty University". Gwinnett Daily Post. 23 August 2019. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ^ Weathers, William. "Experienced hand: LSU gets junior wide receiver CJ Daniels of Liberty in transfer portal". TigerRag.com. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ^ Nagy, Zack. "LSU Adds Commitment From Liberty Star WR CJ Daniels". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ^ Nagy, Zack. "LSU WR CJ Daniels Named to Biletnikoff Award Watch List". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ^ Alexander, Wilson. "LSU football bolsters wide receiver room with commitment from Liberty transfer". NOLA.com. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ^ Diaz, Cory (3 December 2024). "C.J. Daniels to enter transfer portal. How it affects LSU football's depth chart". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ^ Alexander, Wilson. "Brian Kelly updates an LSU starting wide receiver's status for the game against Alabama". NOLA.com. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ^ Cole, Adam (13 December 2024). "LSU transfer wide receiver CJ Daniels recaps second Auburn football visit in two offseasons". Montgomery Advisor. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ^ Lichtenstein, Adam (2 April 2025). "How Hurricanes transfer CJ Daniels has become a crucial leader among receivers". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ^ Grisak, Blaine (25 January 2023). "Rams Add Needed WR, Move Up for Potential Steal in CJ Daniels". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 25 April 2026.