CJ Daniels Scouting Report

CJ Daniels is a crafty receiver who has a high IQ and understanding of how to get open and be an available target for a quarterback.

Draft Grade: Round 4 - Developmental Traits 

Strengths:

Natural Hands Catcher: Daniels does a good job of catching the football with his hands. Daniels can extend his hands away from his body and pluck the ball out of the air. This ability expands his overall catch radius. 

Versatility: Daniels is an alignment-versatile receiver who fills multiple roles for an offense. Daniels’ IQ allows him to get open from multiple alignments consistently.

Route Runner: Daniels is a detailed route runner who understands how to get open versus both man and zone coverage. 

Concerns:

Speed: Daniels’ overall athletic profile lacks top-end speed, which may limit his ability to create explosive plays in the NFL.

RAC Ability: Daniels is a possession receiver who thrives in the short and intermediate portions of the field. His run-after-catch ability is limited by his average quickness and elusiveness in the open field.