Patient, downhill Florida back with legit burst and upside
In the 2025 season, KD Daniels showed flashes as a compact, physical runner for Florida, finishing with 28 carries for 120 yards and a touchdown while adding 3 catches for 17 yards; in 2024, he logged 11 carries for 77 yards and a score.[5][11][9] The differentiator is his patience and toughness behind the line—Florida outlets have framed his rise as a product of staying ready, not just raw talent—plus the pedigree of a former four-star and Mississippi Gatorade Player of the Year who once piled up 2,737 rushing yards and 29 TDs in high school.[2][11] He looks like a fit for a team wanting a reliable, downhill RB with some receiving utility, though his portal move means the key question is whether a new staff can turn “solid rotation piece” into featured production.[3][15]
