CJ Daniels

Carlton "CJ" 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. Daniels was selected by the Rams in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL draft.

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.

College career Liberty During his freshman season in 2020, he hauled in 11 passes for 220 yards and three touchdowns. In the 2021 season, Daniels had a breakout season, recording 37 receptions for 634 yards and seven touchdowns. 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. Daniels finished the 2023 season, recording 55 receptions for 1,067 yards and ten touchdowns. After the conclusion of the 2023 season, he decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.

LSU Daniels transferred to play for the LSU Tigers. 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.

Miami (FL) Granted a sixth year of eligibility, Daniels transferred to play for the Miami Hurricanes. 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.