CJ Daniels NFL Draft 2026 Scouting Report for Los Angeles Rams WR

The Los Angeles Rams selected Miami WR CJ Daniels with the No. 197 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.

CJ Daniels has proven to be a reliable pass-catcher when given the opportunity to make plays.

He has the size, frame and ball skills to make a living on the outside and in contested-catch situations.

Daniels initially enrolled at Liberty and spent four seasons there. The 3-star recruit in the 2020 class then transferred to LSU in 2024 before leaving to join Miami ahead of the 2025 season.

Dame Parson is the lead host of the Locked On NFL Draft podcast. He also serves as co-host of the Scouting Room NFL Podcast alongside Daniel Harms.

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Where He Wins

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- Maximizes his wingspan at the catch point, using full extension to make plays on the ball.

- Makes plays with the ball in the air, flashing late hands and good tracking ability.

- Tempos his releases with speed alterations while staying square before attacking leverage.

- Uses his head and shoulders well as a route-runner and salesman.

- Follows blocks on wide receiver and tunnel screens into daylight.

Areas of Improvement

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- Lacks explosiveness and speed to race past press-aligned cornerbacks. Release package and ability to win clean and quickly at the line of scrimmage are pivotal as a result.

- Average yards-after-catch target. Lacks creativity to make defenders miss in space.

- Does not separate at a high level to project as an impact target for NFL offenses. Relies too much on contested catches.

Grade, Rank and Pro Comparison

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GRADE: 6.50 (Role Player/Part-Time Contributor — 4th Round)

COMPARABLE GRADE: Tahj Washington (6.3 in 2024), Javon Baker (6.5 in 2024), Jacob Cowing (6.3 in 2024)

OVERALL RANK: 173

POSITION RANK: WR26

PRO COMPARISON: Brandon LaFell

Measurables and Testing Data

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Height: 6'2"
Weight: 200
Hand: 9"
Arm: 32⅓"
Wingspan: 78½"

40-YARD DASH: 4.58
Vertical: 34.5"
Broad Jump: 10'3"
3-Cone Drill: 7.03
20-Yard Shuttle: 4.27
Bench Press: N/A