The LSU offense is hoping to get a key piece back in 2025 and according to Brian Kelly, the Tigers are feeling good about it.
Wide receiver [autotag]CJ Daniels[/autotag] is likely returning for his sixth year of college football, according to LSU head coach [autotag]Brian Kelly.[/autotag]
“All indications are that he’s going to be back next year,” Kelly said when discussing Daniels at his Monday press conference.
Daniels has been in and out of the lineup with an injury in 2024, but he’s produced when he’s in there.
“He’s a great leader and he’s been a glue guy for us in terms of consistency every single day playing through a more significant injury than maybe people realize,” Kelly said.
Kelly highlighted Daniels consistency, pointing to his ability as blocker and precise route running.
That was the expectation for Daniels. In the spring, LSU offensive coordinator Joe Sloan said he was impressed with Daniels’ physicality.
Daniels spent four years at Liberty before transferring to LSU. He has another year of eligibility thanks to the COVID redshirt and only playing four games in 2022.
He was a 1,000 yard receiver in 2023, catching 55 passes for 1,067 yards and 10 touchdowns while helping Liberty reach the Fiesta Bowl.
With Kyren Lacy set to turn pro, LSU needs veteran experience back at wide receiver in 2025. Daniels provides that.