C.J. Daniels is a Vertical Threat WR for Liberty. C.J.'s 2023 season ranks in the 100th percentile nationally by opponent-adjusted EPA per play across 55 plays — a elite rate for the WR.
Elite deep receiver who stretches the field. Wins downfield, commands safety attention, and creates the threat that opens underneath routes.
Top-3 player at position nationally. Collective + national brand deals.
Tier is a model estimate based on position, school brand, performance rank, and usage — not a reported deal. NIL deals are private. For a real market valuation, see On3's NIL profile, which factors in social following and actual deal tracking.
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Opp SP+ | Rec | Rec Yds | Avg | Rec TD | Long | EPA/play |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vsBowling Green | W34-24 | -7.8 | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 11 | 0.64 |
| 2 | vsNew Mexico State | W33-17 | -1.8 | 4 | 129 | 32.3 | 1 | 60 | 2.65 |
Usage = share of team plays (CFBD has no true snap counts).
Rec 8 · Rec Yds 79 · Avg 9.9 · Rec TD 0
| 3 | @Buffalo | W55-27 | -15.2 | 4 | 106 | 26.5 | 1 | 75 | 1.85 |
| 4 | @Florida International | W38-6 | -21.2 | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 1.39 |
| 6 | vsSam Houston | W21-16 | -13.8 | 5 | 157 | 31.4 | 1 | 51 | 2.62 |
| 7 | @Jacksonville State | W31-13 | -1.6 | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 11 | 1.38 |
| 8 | vsMiddle Tennessee | W42-35 | -9.5 | 6 | 71 | 11.8 | 1 | 37 | 0.98 |
| 9 | @Western Kentucky | W42-29 | -2.0 | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 1 | 47 | 0.96 |
| 10 | vsLouisiana Tech | W56-30 | -12.9 | 3 | 79 | 26.3 | 1 | 47 | 2.42 |
| 11 | vsOld Dominion | W38-10 | -10.1 | 7 | 137 | 19.6 | 2 | 43 | 2.19 |
| 12 | vsMassachusetts | W49-25 | -17.5 | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 0 | 27 | 3.23 |
| 13 | @UTEP | W42-28 | -16.2 | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 1 | 6 | 1.85 |
| 14 | vsNew Mexico State | W49-35 | -1.8 | 7 | 157 | 22.4 | 1 | 64 | 1.13 |
| 1 | vsOregon | L6-45 | 26.2 | 8 | 79 | 9.9 | 0 | 20 | 0.30 |
