Updated April 25, 2026, 1:53 p.m. PT
The Los Angeles Rams made their wait between picks a little bit shorter on Saturday by trading up 10 spots from No. 207 to 197 in the sixth round. They swapped picks with the Philadelphia Eagles, sending them Nos. 207, 251 and 252.
With the 197th overall pick, the Rams selected Miami wide receiver CJ Daniels. He’s their first wideout selected, and their fourth straight offensive player drafted.
Daniels played 13 games last season, catching 50 passes for 557 yards and seven touchdowns. He was a favorite target of Carson Beck, making plays all over the field for Miami as they marched to the national title game.
He’s another veteran prospect after spending four seasons at Liberty, one at LSU and one at Miami. He led Liberty in receiving in 2023 and was a second-team All-CUSA selection, totaling 1,067 yards.
The Rams waited to address the wide receiver position until the sixth round, opting for a quarterback, tight end and offensive tackle in the first three rounds. But with Daniels, they add depth behind Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, giving Jordan Whittington, Konata Mumpfield and others some extra competition.
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