Report: 49ers meeting with versatile 2026 LB prospect

Q: What were Kendal Daniels' stats during his last season at Oklahoma State?

In his last season, Kendal Daniels recorded 240 combined tackles, 22.5 tackles for a loss, 7.5 sacks, and five interceptions.

Q: What round is Kendal Daniels projected to be drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft?

Kendal Daniels is considered a Day 3 player, meaning he is likely to be drafted in the later rounds, potentially requiring the 49ers to use a fourth-round pick or trade back into those rounds.

The San Francisco 49ers should be wrapping up their pre-draft visits soon for the 2026 class and have recently met with Oklahoma linebacker Kendal Daniels, per KPRC2's Aaron Wilson.

Daniels converted to linebacker after three seasons playing safety at Oklahoma State. In his first season as a linebacker, Daniels finished 2025 with 53 combined tackles, nine tackles for a loss and one pass defensed. In his previous season, the 23-year-old tallied 240 combined tackles, 22.5 tackles for a loss, 7.5 sacks and five interceptions.

At 6-foot-5 and 242 pounds, Daniels is an intriguing hybrid prospect who could serve a specific role in Raheem Morris' defense if he develops nicely. He's considered a Day 3 player, so the 49ers would either need to use one of their fourth-round picks on him or trade back into one of the later rounds if they think he's a good fit for their team.

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