Utah offensive lineman Braeden Daniels units to dam throughout a sport in opposition to Florida on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 in Gainesville, Fla. Gary McCullough, Related Press
The Athletic on Thursday put a highlight on seniors who not often get to take pleasure in it with a listing that highlighted “under-the-radar” draft prospects who might sometime make a giant distinction for an NFL staff.
Braeden Daniels, who performs left sort out for the College of Utah, made the checklist together with 9 others. The Athletic mentioned his spectacular particular person contributions shouldn’t get misplaced amid the general power of the Utes’ offense.
“There may be loads of reward to go round on the Utah offense, however not sufficient will get pointed towards Daniels at left sort out,” the article mentioned, noting that “he’s but to permit a sack” this season.
Utah coaches are seemingly unsurprised to see Daniels getting some draft-related love.
Throughout the offseason, a number of advised the Deseret Information that they had been impressed by his versatility and “soccer IQ.”
“He’s a man that performs at a excessive stage. ... He’s actually sensible,” mentioned head coach Kyle Whittingham in April.
For his half, Daniels has mentioned that enjoying within the NFL could be a dream come true and that he’s prepared to work arduous to maintain bettering his method.
“I’m studying in each observe and I’ve been doing that since my freshman yr,” he advised the Deseret Information in April.
Based on The Athletic, that effort is paying off.
“Together with his cross-position coaching, Daniels has reliable tackle-guard versatility, which can solely assist him within the (NFL draft) analysis course of,” the article mentioned.
The Athletic predicted that Daniels might be a mid-round choose.