CJ Daniels

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CJ Daniels
Miami Hurricanes–No. 7
Position Wide receiver
Class Redshirt.svg Senior
Major Sport Psychology
Personal information
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career history
College
High school Parkview (Lilburn, Georgia)
Career highlights and awards

CJ Daniels is an American football wide receiver for the Miami Hurricanes. He previously played for the Liberty Flames and for the LSU Tigers.

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Early life and high school

Daniels attended high school at Parkview located in Lilburn, Georgia. Coming out of high school, he committed to play college football for the Liberty Flames. [1]

College career

Liberty

During his freshman season in 2020, he hauled in 11 passes for 220 yards and three touchdowns. [2] In the 2021 season, Daniels had a breakout season, recording 37 receptions for 634 yards and seven touchdowns. [3] In the 2023 Conference USA Football Championship Game, he hauled in a career high 157 yards, as he helped Liberty to a conference title victory. [4] Daniels finished the 2023 season, recording 55 receptions for 1,067 yards and ten touchdowns. [5] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, he decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal. [6]

LSU

Daniels transferred to play for the LSU Tigers. [5] In week nine of the 2024 season, he hauled in two passes for 17 yards before leaving the game with an injury versus Texas A&M. [7] He finished the 2024 season, recording 42 receptions for 480 yards, where after the conclusion of the season he decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal once again. [8]

Miami (FL)

Daniels transferred to play for the Miami Hurricanes. [9]

References

  1. ↑ "Parkview wide receiver C.J. Daniels commits to Liberty University". Gwinnett Daily Post. August 23, 2019. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
  2. ↑ Weathers, William. "Experienced hand: LSU gets junior wide receiver CJ Daniels of Liberty in transfer portal". TigerRag.com. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
  3. ↑ Nagy, Zack. "LSU Adds Commitment From Liberty Star WR CJ Daniels". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
  4. ↑ Nagy, Zack. "LSU WR CJ Daniels Named to Biletnikoff Award Watch List". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
  5. 1 2 Alexander, Wilson. "LSU football bolsters wide receiver room with commitment from Liberty transfer". NOLA.com. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
  6. ↑ Diaz, Cory (December 3, 2024). "C.J. Daniels to enter transfer portal. How it affects LSU football's depth chart". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
  7. ↑ Alexander, Wilson. "Brian Kelly updates an LSU starting wide receiver's status for the game against Alabama". NOLA.com. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
  8. ↑ Cole, Adam (December 13, 2024). "LSU transfer wide receiver CJ Daniels recaps second Auburn football visit in two offseasons". Montgomery Advisor. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
  9. ↑ Lichtenstein, Adam (April 2, 2025). "How Hurricanes transfer CJ Daniels has become a crucial leader among receivers". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
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