Roderick Daniels
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Career Summary
Roderick Daniels Jr. is a wide receiver and return specialist from Duncanville, Texas, who starred at SMU before beginning his professional football career.
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High School
Daniels attended Duncanville High School, where he played football and competed in track and field. His best 100-meter time was 11.18 seconds.
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College Career
Daniels appeared in 52 games across four seasons at SMU, totaling 105 receptions for 1,485 yards and 12 receiving touchdowns. He also recorded 75 rushes for 285 yards and four scores. In 2024, he posted career highs with 42 receptions and 663 receiving yards while adding 160 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns.
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Path to the NFL
Daniels tried out with New Orleans during its 2025 rookie minicamp and signed with the Saints as an undrafted free agent in August 2025.
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NFL Career
Daniels began his professional career with the Saints in 2025 after his rookie-minicamp tryout. He later appeared on the Dallas UFL roster as a wide receiver.
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Career Accomplishments
Daniels earned honorable-mention All-ACC recognition in 2024 after helping SMU reach the ACC Championship Game. His 2024 season produced 823 yards from scrimmage and seven offensive touchdowns.
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Playing Style
Daniels offered SMU versatility as a receiver, runner and returner. He served as the Mustangs' primary punt returner for three seasons, finishing with 56 punt returns for 592 yards and two touchdowns, plus 16 kickoff returns for 358 yards.
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31834, 00-0040778, 2002-12-19, Roderick Daniels, Roderick, Daniels
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