WOODLAND HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MAY 26: CJ Daniels #6 of the Los Angeles Rams catches the ball throughout an OTA offseason exercise at Rams Village at Warner Heart on Could 26, 2026 in Woodland Hills, California. (Picture by Ric Tapia/Getty Photos) | Getty Photos
Rookie huge receiver CJ Daniels is garnering consideration from media and the teaching workers throughout offseason organized group actions (OTA’s).
The Los Angeles Rams are crowded at receiver, though they want somebody to emerge behind Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. Daniels might develop into that function. It’s nonetheless very early within the offseason, and OTA’s are usually not a powerful indicator for efficiency over the remainder of the preseason. Padding coaching camp practices present extra perception. Even then the Rams are hesitant to place rookies on the sector and it might be a protracted whereas earlier than we see Daniels or any of the kids taking part in significant common season snaps.
Right here’s what Sean McVay stated about Daniels this week:
…he’s acquired a maturity. He had handsome eyes. You’re feeling his presence even simply within the assembly room and his engagement, to have the ability to reply questions. However once more, it’s actually early on for any of those rookies. However I appreciated his physique of labor, appreciated the background that we did from folks that you just actually belief and worth their opinions. You’re speaking about Devante (Adams), Puka (Nacua), Jordan Whittington, (Konata) Mump(subject) appeared good, Xavier Smith clearly performed a bunch of significant snaps for us after which some guys on the apply squad look extra snug going into their second 12 months right here in these ideas. Been happy, however once more it’s nonetheless so early. I’ll be capable of have a bit of bit higher (analysis) as soon as we put the pads on in camp…
What’s essential is that Daniels is exhibiting the proper mindset, demeanor, and presence to standout early as the total roster will get collectively for one of many first occasions all offseason. His contributions on the sector at this level imply little or no, although impressing now might imply extra alternatives later when reps carry extra that means.
Whereas little needs to be anticipated out of Daniels as a rookie sixth-round decide, the third receiver function is up for grabs. It’s anybody’s sport at this level. Why can’t Daniels emerge over Whittington, Mumpfield, or others?
