The Los Angeles Rams waited until the sixth round to add a wide receiver in the draft, but they got a good one in CJ Daniels. He was one of Miami’s top weapons last season during its run to the national championship game, showing reliable hands and the ability to make tough catches in traffic.
He’s exactly the type of receiver the Rams like to have on offense, and he’ll get a chance to compete for starting snaps right away. Pre-draft scouting reports paint a good picture of Daniels’ game, explaining what he does well and where he can improve.
Here are two breakdowns from revered draft analysts.
Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
Dane Brugler, The Athletic
Daniels isn’t going to wow anyone with explosiveness or speed, but he runs good routes and has strong, reliable hands. That’ll help him on throws over the middle and in the red zone, where it can be tight quarters and close coverage.
Even though he’s a sixth-round rookie, he’s someone to watch this summer.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: 2026 NFL Draft: Scouting reports for new Rams WR CJ Daniels
