LA Rams fans will be shocked by rookie wide receiver CJ Daniels superpower

The Los Angeles Rams have been subjected to unnecessary criticism and vitriol by NFL analysts and disgruntled fans who feel the front office did not address the team's needs in the 2026 NFL Draft. Curiously, the team drafted a very impressive tight end named Max Klare in Round 2.

And the team showed its hand by trading up to select Miami wide receiver CJ Daniels on Day 3.

Before too many scoff, keep in mind that running back Kyren Williams and wide receiver Puka Nacua did not hear their names called by Los Angeles until Day 3. And CJ Daniels is more than a warm body. In fact, he has an elite superpower. He doesn't drop footballs that are thrown his way.

There are two things that Los Angeles demands from all receivers. First, receivers must block. No block, no rock. The second criterion is just as vital. If the football is thrown to a receiver, they have to catch it. Tutu Atwell's catch rate plummeted last season. Now, he's gone.

Rookie tight end Terrance Ferguson's catch rate was alarmingly bad in 2025. He was not targeted often enough to make a significant impact last year.

Why CJ Daniels could shock coaches, teammates, and fans in 2026

Let's be brutally honest. Beyond the obvious veteran starters, Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, the Rams depth chart has pencilled in the other wide receiver names for now. Only eager Rams fans recognize the upside of Jordan Wittington, Xavier Smith, Konata Mumpfield, and now CJ Daniels.

To say that training camp is open season for receiver targets this season is a gross understatement. Training camp performances could not only dictate who is targeted this season, but also who earns a roster spot and who is shown the door. While that may concern fans, it's music to Daniels' ears.

Daniels is inexperienced, new to Los Angeles, and even a bit naive when it comes to the NFL. But as long as he shows up and puts forth maximum effort, that will quickly change. And as he improves his practice production, he has a chance to leapfrog teammates on the depth chart.

Catch the football. It sounds so simple. And yet, it's ridiculously difficult to do on the football field with defensive backs obstructing views and punching the football away. That's why catching all footballs that touch a receiver's hands is so vital. And CJ Daniels gets it.

LA did not wait for Daneils to fall to them. General manager Les Snead struck like a Viper to move up and get Daniels as soon as he was within reach. Was it worth it? We are all about to find out.

As always, thanks for reading.

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