LSU transfer receiver set to make noise in the SEC in 2024

lsu transfer receiver set to make noise in the sec in 2024

Dec 1, 2023; Lynchburg, VA, USA; Liberty Flames wide receiver CJ Daniels (4) catches a touchdown pass against the New Mexico State Aggies during the third quarter at Williams Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-USA TODAY Sports

LSU took a much more methodical approach to the transfer portal this offseason, taking significantly fewer players than it has in the previous two cycles. But that doesn’t mean the transfer haul is devoid of star talent.

Arguably the Tigers’ most prized addition in that group is CJ Daniels, a receiver from Liberty who is coming off a 1,000-yard season with the Flames. Both Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr. are set to move on, and that could open the door for Daniels to emerge as the team’s top wideout next season.

CBS Sports’ Will Backus recently broke down a number of transfers who will make noise in the SEC this season, and Daniels was listed among them.

The 6-foot-2 Daniels spent the past three seasons as one of Liberty’s top offensive playmakers, though he battled through an injury-riddled campaign in 2022. He had his first 1,000-yard receiving performance in 2023 with 10 touchdowns and a whopping 19.4 yards per catch. He should thrive in LSU’s big-play offense with his combination of size and explosive ability. There’s plenty of opportunity for Daniels to shine with both Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr. off to the NFL. They’re taking a combined 2,746 yards receiving — 62.3% of LSU’s 2023 team total — and 31 total touchdowns with them.

Daniels will still be competing with the likes of Kyren Lacy, Chris Hilton, Aaron Anderson and others, but he immediately becomes the most experienced and proven player in the room.

That should help a lot with a new quarterback set to take over in Garrett Nussmeier.

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