New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced that the team signed free agent wide receiver Roderick Daniels Jr.. Here are five things to know about the Saints roster addition:
- Daniels signs with the Saints as an undrafted free agent after previously trying out with the team during 2025 rookie minicamp.
- The 5-9, 186-pound wide receiver played in 52 games over four seasons at SMU and tallied 105 catches for 1,485 yards and 12 touchdown receptions. He also registered 75 rushes for 285 yards and four touchdowns.
- Daniels brings experience in the return game having served as the Mustangs primary punt returner for three seasons. He finished his career with 56 punt returns for 592 yards and two touchdowns. He also returned 16 kickoffs for 358 yards.
- As an SMU senior in 2024, he appeared in all 14 games (eight starts) and set new career highs with 42 receptions for 663 yards. He also matched his career high of four receiving touchdowns. In addition, Daniels added 160 rushing yards on 44 carries and was a honorable mention for All-ACC honors.
- The Duncanville, Texas native attended Duncanville High School where he played football and participated in track and field. He participated in the 100 meters and relays. His personal best 100 meter finish was 11.18.
New Orleans Saints announced the club signed free agent wide receiver Roderick Daniels Jr. Check out Roderick Jr. in action at Southern Methodist University.
SMU wide receiver Roderick Daniels Jr. (13) celebrates after his touchdown reception with offensive lineman PJ Williams (59) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College in University Park, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.
Southern Methodist wide receiver Roderick Daniels Jr. (13) scores a touchdown as North Texas defensive back Keelan Crosby (22) defends during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Denton, Texas. SMU won 48-10.
Southern Methodist wide receiver Roderick Daniels Jr. (13) scores a touchdown as North Texas defensive back Keelan Crosby (22) defends during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Denton, Texas. SMU won 48-10.
SMU wide receiver Roderick Daniels Jr. (13) returns an onside kick past Pittsburgh wide receiver Che Nwabuko (21) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Dallas, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024.
Southern Methodist wide receiver Roderick Daniels Jr. (13) moves downfield against TCU during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas.
SMU wide receiver Roderick Daniels Jr. (13) makes a catch during the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game between Clemson and SMU Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C.
SMU wide receiver Roderick Daniels Jr. (13) makes a catch during the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game between Clemson and SMU Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C.
SMU wide receiver Roderick Daniels Jr. (13) plays during the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game between Clemson and SMU Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C.
SMU wide receiver Roderick Daniels Jr. runs during an NCAA college football game against Stanford in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
SMU wide receiver Roderick Daniels Jr. (13) tries to get past Memphis defensive back Rodney Owens (30) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn.
SMU wide receiver Roderick Daniels Jr., right, runs against Stanford during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
SMU wide receiver Roderick Daniels Jr. (13) carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Dallas.
SMU wide receiver Roderick Daniels Jr. (13) runs up the field during an NCAA football game against TCU on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas.
SMU wide receiver Roderick Daniels Jr. (13) carries during the second half of the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game against Tulane, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023 in New Orleans. SMU won 26-14.
SMU wide receiver Roderick Daniels Jr. (13) runs against the Tulane during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Dallas, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021.
