Rams (#197) 6th Round C.J. Daniels, WR, Miami
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Big fan of Daniels. Big, physical dawg of a receiver with sticky hands. Think he's sneaky athletic as well. @PhillyRam compared him to Demarcus Robinson, and I can absolutely see it.
Only issue are injuries, but this is a solid, solid pick.
Only issue are injuries, but this is a solid, solid pick.
Sooo…. We traded the rest of our draft to move up 10 or so spots in round 6? Yeah only 2 7ths and our 6th but….
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We had three sevenths: one from the Ravens for the Tre'Davious White trade and two comps for Robinson and Rozeboom. We dealt the comp picks, and we still have #232.
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Big fan of this. If he can learn some releases from Adams he can be a real problem
I like this write-up....
Daniels is the type of receiver who probably won't light up a room during the pre-draft process, but put his tape on and you see a guy who understands how to play the position. His route craft is legitimate. He uses his lower body to deceive defenders, changes pace within his stems, and consistently wins out of breaks with quickness rather than raw speed. The savvy is real, and it shows up week after week regardless of the uniform he's wearing. He's not going to run by NFL corners on go routes, but he'll find ways to get open on the intermediate and short areas of the field where most offenses live anyway.
The concern is always going to be whether his production translates when the competition level rises. His best statistical season came against Conference USA defenses, and the numbers took a noticeable dip at both LSU and Miami. That said, the context matters: he dealt with a foot injury at LSU, was the fourth option in a loaded receiving corps, and still caught 75% of his targets with zero drops. At Miami, he produced a solid 73.8 receiving grade while sharing the field with explosive underclassmen. He's not a guy who needs volume to make an impact. His blocking alone makes him worth a roster spot, and the fact that he ran routes on 96.4% of Miami's pass snaps tells you the coaching staff trusted him completely.
Here's the deal with Daniels: he fits best in an offense that values precision over explosiveness. Concepts built around timing throws, screen packages, and route combinations that create space through design rather than pure athleticism will get the most out of him. He's not going to be a number one target at the next level, but as a complementary piece who can block, move the chains, and give you professional route running from multiple alignments, there's genuine day-two value here. His six years of college experience and the fact that he produced at three different programs show a player who adapts quickly and earns trust wherever he goes. That kind of reliability goes a long way on Sundays.
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Wyatt Brooks (SEC)
Daniels is the type of receiver who probably won't light up a room during the pre-draft process, but put his tape on and you see a guy who understands how to play the position. His route craft is legitimate. He uses his lower body to deceive defenders, changes pace within his stems, and consistently wins out of breaks with quickness rather than raw speed. The savvy is real, and it shows up week after week regardless of the uniform he's wearing. He's not going to run by NFL corners on go routes, but he'll find ways to get open on the intermediate and short areas of the field where most offenses live anyway.
The concern is always going to be whether his production translates when the competition level rises. His best statistical season came against Conference USA defenses, and the numbers took a noticeable dip at both LSU and Miami. That said, the context matters: he dealt with a foot injury at LSU, was the fourth option in a loaded receiving corps, and still caught 75% of his targets with zero drops. At Miami, he produced a solid 73.8 receiving grade while sharing the field with explosive underclassmen. He's not a guy who needs volume to make an impact. His blocking alone makes him worth a roster spot, and the fact that he ran routes on 96.4% of Miami's pass snaps tells you the coaching staff trusted him completely.
Here's the deal with Daniels: he fits best in an offense that values precision over explosiveness. Concepts built around timing throws, screen packages, and route combinations that create space through design rather than pure athleticism will get the most out of him. He's not going to be a number one target at the next level, but as a complementary piece who can block, move the chains, and give you professional route running from multiple alignments, there's genuine day-two value here. His six years of college experience and the fact that he produced at three different programs show a player who adapts quickly and earns trust wherever he goes. That kind of reliability goes a long way on Sundays.
Written By:
Wyatt Brooks (SEC)
I'd still like Red Murdock at #232. He'd be an instant special teams demon, has forced the most fumbles in NCAA history, and he's a former teammate of Dolac.
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