Rams Grab Late-Round Gem in CJ Daniels

0:00On April 29, the Los Angeles Rams finally grabbed an outside receiver in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL draft, snagging Miami. Whiteout CJ Daniels. At 24 years old, he's got a long college resume with four seasons at Liberty University from 2020 to 2000. 23, one year at LSU in 2024, and his final year at Miami in 2025. He hit the 1,000-yard mark just once, back in his last Liberty season, but dig into the analytics and Daniel starts looking like a gym. In his peak 2023 year, he ranked 9th in passurating when targeted at 144.6 right there with studs, like Brian Thomas Jr., Troy Franklin, and Malik neighbors. That metric shows quarterbacks love throwing his way because good stuff happens. Fans and scouts are buzzing about his contested catch game too. After his first two college years, he reeled in 26 of 34 tough balls for 76.4%

1:03clip hitting the 80s. In 2023 and 2024, ranking top 10 nationally, those seasons, is the kind of skill that translates anywhere. What really pops is his breakout age profile, a fantasy football staple that's gold for spotting NFL sleepers. Daniel stands out as the top late round receiver prospect this class, much like how it flagged Puka Nakua as a steal when he blew up at 19.3. Early breakout signal guys who jump levels fast. Now Daniels joins a Rams receiver room with openings alongside Jordan Whittington and Kanata Mumfield, and he could shake that depth chart quick if. His traits hold up in camp. Keep an eye on the sixth rounder. He might just drop bars on the field.