Kendal Daniels

Kendal Daniels (born December 16, 2002) is an American professional linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners and Oklahoma State Cowboys and was selected by the Falcons in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL draft.

Early life Daniels attended Beggs High School in Beggs, Oklahoma. He originally played basketball for Beggs, before joining the football team as a sophomore where played wide receiver and safety, leading the team to state semifinal appearances in his junior and senior seasons. Daniels made the 2021 All-American Bowl, although the game was not played due to COVID-19. Coming out of high school Daniels was ranked the nations 5th ranked safety recruit, and the top recruit in the state of Oklahoma. Despite being a highly rated prospect, the Oklahoma Sooners would rescind his offer late in the recruiting process.

College career Oklahoma State Daniels redshirted in 2021, appearing in three games and not recording any stats. On October 22, he would have a game-sealing interception off of Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers with eight seconds left in the Cowboys 41–34 victory. At the conclusion of the season he was named the Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year and a member of the all-conference second team.

Oklahoma On January 6, 2025, Daniels announced that he would transfer to Oklahoma.

Professional career

Daniels was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth round with the 134th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.