{"id":860617,"date":"2026-04-08T09:40:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T09:40:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/860617\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T09:40:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T09:40:32","slug":"new-york-giants-draft-prospect-profile-wr-cj-daniels-miami","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/860617\/","title":{"rendered":"New York Giants Draft Prospect Profile: WR CJ Daniels, Miami"},"content":{"rendered":"

WR CJ Daniels, MiamiHeight: 6\u20192\u201dWeight: 202 lbsClass: RS-SeniorSchool: MiamiHands: 9 \u00bc\u201dArm length: 31 \u00be\u201dSTATS<\/a><\/p>\n

A two-star recruit out of Parkview High School in Lilburn, Georgia, where he was the 238th player in his state and the 408th player during the 2020 recruiting cycle. Daniels initially attended Liberty University for four seasons.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He had a productive \u201csenior\u201d season at Liberty, catching 55 of 82 passes for 1,064 yards with ten touchdowns. He then transferred to LSU in 2024 for one season, before using his final year of eligibility at Miami in 2025.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He was a four-star recruit in the transfer portal \u2013 the 22nd ranked wide receiver and the 109th ranked player.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Daniels caught 11 of 17 contested catches in 2025 with the Hurricanes, with 1.73 yards per route run and a 13.8% slot rate.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He ended his college career with a 62.3% contested catch rate and a 2.00 yards per route run number, with just nine drops (4.3%). He forced 31 missed tackles in college. Daniels averaged 15.1 yards per catch with a 13.6-yard aDot.<\/p>\n

\"Miami<\/p>\n

Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes wide receiver CJ Daniels (7) reacts after a run against the Indiana Hoosiers during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

StrengthsAbove average sizeSolid overall athlete\u00a0Slightly above average flexibility\/CODVery good release package + footwork at LOSBeats press well \u2013 quickly stacksExcellent tempo off his release\u00a0Good use of micromovements up stem \u2013 deceptive!\u00a0Very good route runner \u2013 wide route treeUnderstands how to use his body to maximize catchFocused and detailed route runner\u00a0Excellent ball skills \u2013 tracking, concentration + hands are all impressiveFlashes late eyes to the football\u00a0Wins in a phonebooth at the catch pointExtends away from his frame with above average catch radius\u00a0Try hard blocker with modest successVersatile \u2013 can play X, Z, or slot\u00a0High IQ football playerExcellent competitive toughnessHas special teams upsideWeaknessesEnough athletic ability but not dynamic\u00a0Explosiveness out of breaks is average at bestDoesn\u2019t threaten with speed\/accelerationAverage (at best) after the catch skillsNot the most effective blocker\u00a0Missed time with injuries in three of his six seasons\u00a0Is already 24 years oldSummary<\/p>\n

CJ Daniels is a very good route runner with a release package, who is one of the older prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft. He wins with his movements up the route stem, and due to his exceptional ball skills\/contested catch ability. He is a try hard blocker \u2013 who is a tough, effective, player. <\/p>\n

Still, his lackluster vertical ability and average athletic traits, plus his injury history and age, cap his upside. Overall, he can be an effective player who can contribute as an X, Z, or slot. He could be a day three target for the Giants, if he\u2019s still around.<\/p>\n

GRADE: 6.12<\/p>\n

\"Nick<\/p>\n

Nick Falato’s Draft Grade Chart | Nick Falato<\/p>\n

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