Darrion Daniels to Oklahoma State: Cowboys Land 4-Star DT Prospect

Defensive tackle Darrion Daniels, one of the top 2015 prospects at his position, decided on Friday to take his talents to Oklahoma State for the next phase of his football career.

Steve Wiltfong of 247 Sports noted the announcement, which was made on CBS Sports: 

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The 4-star recruit is a product of Bishop Dunne High School in Dallas, possessing the size and quickness to thrive at the NCAA level. The 6'3.5", 290-pounder runs a 4.76 40-yard dash, and is the 20th-ranked player in the country at his position, per 247Sports.

Daniels took to Twitter to address the schools he turned down:

ESPN.com's Damon Sayles thinks highly of Daniels, believing the dynamic defender is deserving of his gaudy rating:

Such rare speed allows Daniels to string out running plays extremely well in addition to overpowering linemen and crashing the pocket from the inside. For someone so big and capable of overpowering his high school competition, Daniels is disciplined in creating leverage with his pad level, which only makes him harder to block.

Oklahoma State ought to be thrilled at the problems Daniels' versatility presents to future opponents.

What helps Daniels' bid to see the field early for the Cowboys is his tremendous energy and motor. If he can showcase sustained stamina make strides to improve his technique and lateral quickness, he can plug into the rotation in the trenches soon enough.

With an increased focus on football and the upside to develop diversity in his arsenal of moves against blockers, it will be fascinating to see how Daniels progresses in the coming years.