Kendal Daniels S Oklahoma |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #5 ROLE: Man-Zone Box/Strong Safety | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 10/04/2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 4.76 seconds (3%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 23.7 DOB: 12/16/2002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #5 | |
| ROLE: Man-Zone Box/Strong Safety | |
| Last Updated: 10/04/2025 | |
| Draft Year: 2026 | |
| Forty time: 4.76 seconds (3%*) | |
| Age: 23.7 DOB: 12/16/2002 | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
| Overall Rating: | 73.4 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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75% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 103.1 | |
| Tackling: |
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60% |
| Run Defense: |
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72% |
| Coverage: |
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75% |
| Zone: |
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70% |
| Man/Press: |
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74% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#400
Position rank:
#83 (DB)
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| College Games: 51 College Snaps: 2794 | ||
ESPN RATING: 83/100
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247 RATING: 97/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Kenderick Duncan - Louisville |
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72% |
| Malik Verdon - Iowa State |
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70% |
| Jontrey Hunter - Georgia State |
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70% |
Drafted: ROUND: 4 - Pick Number: 134 (ATL)
Draft Profile: Bio
Kendal Daniels from Beggs High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Daniels opted to join Oklahoma State after being heavily recruited.In 2022 as a freshman Daniels saw action in 12 games and played a total of 607 snaps at safety for the Cowboys. He recorded solid 51 tackles, 15 assists, while adding 30 stops. In coverage Daniels notched up 2 pass breakups, 3 interceptions, and an elite QB rating when targetted of 44.8. He added 13 total pressures, and no sacks on the season.
As a sophomore in 2023 he played in 13 games and logged 876 snaps for the Cowboys. He made solid 81 tackles, 29 assists, and had 37 stops. In coverage he totaled no pass breakups, one interception, and a disapointing QB rating when targetted of 121.4.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Has a solid frame with a strong lower body and much improved bulk. Fluid and rangy with the coordination and loose hips to quickly change directions.
- Has good ball skills to locate and attack the ball in the air.
- Daniels tracks the ball well and does a nice job of getting his head around in plenty of time to avoid flags.
- Has smooth body control with the fluid ability to plant and redirect in any direction. Plays fast and decisive, arriving to the play with fierce intentions.
- Tracks the ball well and has the natural ball skills for forcing turnovers.
- Has the violent hands to discard receivers and smaller tight ends, and Daniels is a sure tackler. In coverage, he shows good instincts when sitting back in zone, with click-and-close ability and good ball tracking.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Needs to tighten his angles in pursuit. Needs to show better tackling technique to consistently finish.
- Needs to develop a better understanding of route combinations and better overall vision.
- Daniels plays high and tends to struggle with change of direction, and Daniels also shows some stiffness when he has to flip his hips.
Kendal Daniels percentiles vs other Safetys (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Kendal Daniels (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
284.8
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
68.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.