Roderick Daniels Jr. is SMU’s explosive slot-playmaker and big-game spark
Daniels finished the 2024 season with **42 catches for 663 yards and 4 receiving touchdowns**, while also adding **160 rushing yards and 3 rushing scores**, showing real gadget value for an offense that wants versatility and after-the-catch juice.[1][3][6] His 2024 film and game logs back up the stat line: he produced chunk plays, including a 97-yard receiving game against Clemson and a strong road profile, which points to a receiver who can stress defenses vertically and turn touches into explosives.[10][13] At 5'9" and 182 pounds, he fits best as a dynamic slot/space weapon rather than a classic boundary target.[7]
