Former LSU Football Starting Wide Receiver Reveals Transfer Destination

LSU wide receiver CJ Daniels has found his new home, set to take his talents to the ACC for the 2025 season.

Sep 21, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers wide receiver CJ Daniels (4) reacts after missing a pass against UCLA Bruins defensive back Ramon Henderson (11) during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers saw starting wide receiver CJ Daniels enter the NCAA Transfer Portal last week after one season in Baton Rouge.

Daniels, who transferred to LSU last offseason after a dominant career with the Liberty Flames, started in 10 of his 11 games played for LSU during the 2024 season.

He totaled 42 receptions for 480 yards and zero touchdowns during his time with the Tigers.

Daniels joined the Tigers last spring after catching 106 passes for 1,954 yards and 21 touchdowns in four seasons at Liberty.

In 2023, Daniels earned second-team All-Conference USA honors following a season that saw him catch 55 passes for 1,067 yards and 10 touchdowns.

In 2023, he finished second in Conference USA in receiving yards and TDs and ranked fifth in the league in receptions.

Daniels has seven career 100-yard games to his credit with five coming in 2023. He tied a career-high with eight receptions against Oregon in last year’s Fiesta Bowl. He tied his career-best with 157 receiving yards in the win over New Mexico State in the 2023 Conference USA Championship Game.

Now, after one season with the program, Daniels has found his next destination: The Miami Hurricanes.

BREAKING: LSU transfer WR CJ Daniels has Committed to Miami, per his rep @caseygunn0

The 6’2 205 has totaled 148 Receptions for 2,434 Yards & 21 TDs in his college career

Will have 1 year of eligibility remaining https://t.co/WGnBQN40hq pic.twitter.com/GhW3ZOavhU

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 18, 2024

The former starting wideout for the LSU Tigers will head to the ACC and is set to join Mario Cristobal's program for the 2025 season.

Daniels will have one season of eligibility remaining where he will wrap up his college career in Coral Gables.

LSU has seen 16 members of the 2024 roster enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, but only three players have now found new schools to this point.

A look into the departures and where they have landed:

The Departures (16):

- Rickie Collins: Quarterback
- Landon Ibieta: Wide Receiver
- CJ Daniels: Wide Receiver
- Dashawn Womack: EDGE
- Jordan Allen: Safety
- Shelton Sampson: Wide Receiver
- Kylin Jackson: Defensive Back
- Xavier Atkins: Linebacker
- Jyaire Brown: Cornerback
- Bernard Causey: Cornerback
- Nathan Dibert: Kicker
- De'Myrion Johnson: Defensive Tackle
- Jk Johnson: Cornerback
- Ka'Morreun Pimpton: Tight End
- Jay'viar Suggs: Defensive Tackle
- Sage Ryan: Defensive Back

Who's found a new home?

EDGE Dashawn Womack: Ole Miss Rebels

Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers saw former five-star defensive end Dashawn Womack elect to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal after two seasons in Baton Rouge.

Womack, one of the top edge rushers in America out of the 2023 Recruiting Class, made his way to Death Valley with lofty expectations.

Despite this, it was a challenging stretch for Womack after struggling to crack the rotation during his pair of seasons with the program.

The former five-star was stuck behind the defensive end tandem of Sai'vion Jones and Bradyn Swinson in 2024 with the duo handling business this fall.

But looking forward all signs pointed towards Womack taking on an expanded role for the Tigers next season in 2025.

Now, Womack has made the decision to put his time with LSU in the rearview mirror and take his talents elsewhere to make an impact.

Last Thursday, the talented edge rusher revealed he has committed to Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels for the 2025 season.

Womack totaled 11 career tackles during his two seasons with LSU and 2.5 sacks. Now, he's headed to Oxford with an opportunity to take that next step with his new program.

Safety Jordan Allen: Houston Cougars

LSU saw Louisiana native Jordan Allen, the Tigers' starting safety during the first few weeks of the season, elect to enter the Transfer Portal this week.

Once the portal was officially open for business, Allen's name was in the system with several premier programs reaching out and expressing interest.

Now, after mulling over his options, Allen has revealed where his transfer destination will be: The Houston Cougars.

Willie Fritz and Co. lock in the former three-star safety out of The Boot that has an opportunity to step in and make an impact instantly.

The redshirt-sophomore started in LSU's first two games of the season, but a nagging toe injury sidelined the veteran piece for much of the 2024 season.

The 6-foot, 195-pounder tallied 32 tackles with a pair of pass breakups during his three seasons in the purple and gold.

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