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rookie C.J. Daniels has traits that make him one of the most intriguing players to watch in training camp this year...Daniels shares a couple of traits in common with the Rams' two biggest stars at the position: Puka Nacua and Davante Adams
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Daniels' traits mirror Nacua and Adams; competing for WR3 with high-IQ route craft.
Rookie sixth-round pick (197th overall) competing for Rams WR3 role against Whittington, Mumpfield, and Xavier Smith. Daniels displays traits that align with McVay's receiver preferences: Puka Nacua-like toughness (64.7% contested catch rate at Miami, 31 missed tackles forced on 55 receptions, 5.9 yards after contact), Davante Adams-like route running with subtle head fakes and tempo changes for separation, high football IQ, willing run blocker, and elite ball-tracking skills. Despite 4.58 40-time, his route craft, lower-body deception, and ability to win on intermediate/short routes fit McVay's timing-based, precision-over-explosiveness scheme. The source notes Daniels is one to watch in training camp because he reminds McVay most of his two starters—a backup ready to insert into the lineup, not just a support piece.
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