Rams’ Sean McVay lays out vision for rookie wide receiver
Rams head coach Sean McVay has shared his vision for rookie wide receiver CJ Daniels, who was selected in the sixth round of the NFL Draft. Despite expectations to draft a top wide receiver, the Rams opted for a quarterback with their first pick. Daniels, who has a strong college background, will compete for a starting position alongside other receivers on the team.
- ▪The Rams selected quarterback Ty Simpson with the 12th pick instead of a wide receiver.
- ▪CJ Daniels was drafted in the sixth round and has impressive college statistics, including 55 receptions for 1,067 yards in his final year at Liberty.
- ▪McVay praised Daniels for his maturity and presence in the meeting room.
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NFL Rams’ Sean McVay lays out vision for rookie wide receiver By Thomas L. Murray Published May 28, 2026, 11:47 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google When the Rams were on the clock with the 12th pick in the NFL Draft, everyone expected them to draft a top wide receiver, as they are in a win-now mode. Instead, they went with the long-term plan and selected quarterback Ty Simpson from Alabama. The Rams ended up taking only one wide receiver during the NFL Draft. When the sixth round came, Los Angeles selected CJ Daniels from the University of Miami. Standing at 6 feet 1 and weighing 195 pounds, Daniels has solid measureables to play in the NFL.
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