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The Los Angeles Rams traded up to select Miami wide receiver CJ Daniels with the 197th pick in the 2026 draft. Daniels, who had 50 catches for 557 yards and seven touchdowns last season, is expected to compete for the WR3 spot on the team.
It wouldnât be a draft without Los Angeles Rams GM Les Snead making at least one trade. He struck a deal with Philadelphia Eagles GM Howie Roseman for the 197th overall pick, trading up 10 spots to select Miami wide receiver CJ Daniels.
Daniels was the Hurricanesâ No. 2 receiver last season, finishing with 50 catches for 557 yards and seven touchdowns. He was one of Carson Beckâs favorite weapons after spending 2024 at LSU, having a major impact on Miamiâs run to the national title game.
Itâs surprising that the Rams addressed the offense with their first four picks of the draft after being the top-ranked unit last season, but Daniels fills a void on the depth chart â both immediately and long-term.
Heâll have a chance to step in right away and compete for the WR3 spot behind Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. Konata Mumpfield and Jordan Whittington will also battle for that spot, as will Xavier Smith. But Daniels offers a better ability to make contested catches, which could make him a friendly target for Matthew Stafford.
Thereâs a chance Daniels wouldâve fallen to the Rams at No. 207 but at the cost of just two seventh-round picks, it was a price worth paying to move up 10 spots and ensure they got their guy.
Heâs not a burner, nor a top-tier athlete, but he makes difficult catches look easy and isnât afraid to battle defenders for the ball in traffic. The Rams have never prioritized athleticism at the position anyway, so he fits the mold in that sense.
Itâs important for Daniels to excel in those contested-catch situations because he doesnât necessarily create easy separation. So most of his targets will be with defenders on him, but his strong hands allow him to reel in those tough grabs.
The Rams didnât address wide receiver as early as many expected, but they got a good one with Daniels.
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CJ Daniels recorded 50 catches for 557 yards and seven touchdowns during his last season at Miami.
The Rams traded up to address their offensive needs and fill a void on the depth chart with CJ Daniels, who can compete for the WR3 spot.
Other wide receivers competing for the WR3 spot include Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, Konata Mumpfield, Jordan Whittington, and Xavier Smith.

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