Ole Miss Flips Stud Athlete MJ Daniels From State on Signing Day
It didn't come without some drama, but vaunted athlete MJ Daniels is an Ole Miss Rebel.
After committing to Mississippi State in September and later claiming to 'close' his recruitment on Twitter just days ago in favor of the Bulldogs, Daniels announced in a school National Signing Day ceremony that he will sign with Ole Miss.
He's the third player in this class the Rebels have flipped from State.
Daniels, a 6-foot-3 athlete, will likely play defensive back at Ole Miss, but he played both DB and quarterback for George County High School. An SI All-American Candidate and four-star prospect by 247Sports, he's ranked as the No. 10 athlete in the nation by 247.
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Below reads the full SI All-American scouting report on Daniels, along with his highlights:
Frame: Fit, muscular build. Already filled into next-level size with some room to add mass overall.
Athleticism: He has a good burst, an excellent north, and south runner. Struggles at times in the short game, but makes up for it with his instincts and ability to run under passes and recover from his mistakes. He possesses a burst for the ball that few have as a two-way prospect.
Instincts: He has a great feel for the ball is in the air, this often saves him when he gets beat on routes. He's shown the ability to recover and run under passes for interceptions. He's also a lot more comfortable in zone coverage because he can get his eyes on the quarterback and get a sense of where he's going with the ball.
Polish: A coordinated player, excellent hand-eye coordination regardless of alignment. Knows how to high point passes and track the tip of the ball. Shows skills at receiver and as a runner as well. Running crisp, fast routes on offense, running through arm tackles left and right after the catch as well. Raw otherwise.
Bottom Line: Daniels is a gifted athlete who has the size and speed to play Power Five football right now. He’s an effective weapon on both offense and defense but his primary projectable skills seem to be at corner, specifically in zone coverage using his instincts and ball skills to make plays. With some more development of his man coverage and footwork, he should be a dangerous corner with the frame to move to safety if need be.