Four-star transfer WR CJ Daniels commits to Miami

DMoney

Wednesday at 10:27 AM 2 min read

The Miami Hurricanes added much needed size and experience to their WR room with the commitment of former Liberty and LSU standout CJ Daniels. The 6’2, 205-pound Atlanta native has compiled 148 catches for 2,434 yards (16.4 YPC) and 21 touchdown catches over his five-year college career.

Daniels exploded in 2023 at Liberty, putting up 1,097 yards and 10 TDs on an outstanding 19.4 yards per catch. He transferred to LSU, where he made 42 catches for 480 yards while battling a heel injury.

“He’s a great leader,” LSU coach Brian Kelly said. “And he’s been a glue guy for us in terms of consistency every single day playing through a more significant injury than maybe people realize. He’s had a pre-existing condition, a heel injury that is almost a dislocation, that I don’t know how he does it.”

“He practices, and we’re careful with his practice during the week to get him to Saturdays. And then on Saturdays, he’s just so consistent. Down the field blocking, he’s one of our best, if not our best, blocker. He’s precise with his route-running. He’s got strong hands at the point of attack.”

Isaiah Horton’s decision to enter the Portal created a huge need for a big-bodied, reliable receiver, which matches Daniels’s profile. He is a physical runner with 734 yards after contact, and he is also tough at the catch point (67% contested-catch percentage). His experience (2,257 career snaps) and winning background (46 career wins) will help a room with talented youngsters like JoJo Trader and Ny Carr.

Daniels chose Miami over Auburn and Ole Miss.

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SouthsideAtl

Wednesday at 11:14 AM

Need defense not WR but welcome

Manfred_Cane

Wednesday at 11:15 AM

SouthsideAtl said:
Need defense not WR but welcome

We don't need a WR with at least 2 WRs leaving, possibly 4?

Angry Ibis

Wednesday at 11:16 AM

SouthsideAtl said:
Need defense not WR but welcome

But can he play in the secondary?

I kid.

Welcome to the U

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SouthsideAtl

Wednesday at 11:16 AM

Manfred_Cane said:
We don't need a WR with at least 2 WRs leaving, possibly 4?

Where you getting 4 from? And I like our young guys they might not be proven but I’ll ride with them

JHallCanes

Wednesday at 11:16 AM

Sending a kid to Miami to rest and rehab is certainly a bold strategy

/I kid…sorta. Welcome to the U

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TitansHope

Wednesday at 11:17 AM

SouthsideAtl said:
Where you getting 4 from? And I like our young guys they might not be proven but I’ll ride with them

restrepo, george, brown, possibly horton

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SPFRcane

Wednesday at 11:18 AM

305to954 said:
Nope. Bro just played with a Heisman finalist. He didn’t crack 700, 800 or 1,000. He didn’t crack 10 tds..2 is good player but this should not be Super Bowl winning team situation so everyone gets a raise on the market.

If zay has an outrageous offer in the SEC he should go get that bag. But Miami shouldn’t re-up for anything ridiculous.

Zay had like what 4 or 5 tds call back probably another 100 or so yards also lost because of penalties. STOP IT!! It's always context.

skillydoo

Wednesday at 11:19 AM

This is ludcris. I was told by CIS we were getting a kicker first! I want a refund on this months subscription.

Jedi Master Cane

Wednesday at 11:19 AM

TitansHope said:
restrepo, george, brown, possibly horton

Brown isn't a loss and I ain't hear no bell on Horton yet.

cway313

Wednesday at 11:22 AM

caneinpsl said:
We're never getting anybody!!!! {Am I doing it right???}

Maybe if you kept that bull**** in other threads yes.

Manfred_Cane

Wednesday at 11:23 AM

SouthsideAtl said:
Where you getting 4 from? And I like our young guys they might not be proven but I’ll ride with them

X
George
Horton(?)
Sam Brown(?)

Those are 4 WRs we're possibly losing. We're losing X & Jacolby anyways. So that's a lot of experience in that room.

Our young guys can be good, however, we haven't seen it yet. We need a more experience WR in that room.

And if Concepcion wants in, then bring him in too.

Going into 2025 with:
Cj Daniels
KC Concepcion
Trader
Carr
Robinson

That's a good group to continue having All ACC type success.

Cribby

Wednesday at 11:26 AM

kccanefan said:
If Horton is only commanding his deserved raise I don't see an issue with it. We still need at least 1 more and two if Horton decides to bounce.

We need a blazer to take the top off. Rivers would be nice.

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ddann

Wednesday at 11:26 AM

I miss how things were 48 hours ago when Kiffin and Kelly were getting everyone they wanted from the portal and Mario was washed. Those were the good old days.