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7:06Oklahoma Football Spring Practice Highlights - 4/9/2026
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Brent Venables explains why Oklahoma elected to bring back the Spring Game in 2026
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3:07Oklahoma Spring Practice Primer: Safeties
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Draft Scouting Report
Pro Comparison: Kyle Dugger
Summary
Kendal Daniels is a versatile hybrid defender who transitioned from a standout safety at Oklahoma State to a linebacker role at Oklahoma. A former high school basketball player, he possesses rare movement skills for a 240-pound frame, allowing him to cover slot receivers and play deep safety. His combination of size, sideline-to-sideline range and elite open-field tackling makes him an intriguing chess piece for a defensive rotation.
About
- 2025: Transferred from Oklahoma State to Ohio State
- 2023-25: 105 tackles (2023), 64 (2024), 53 (2025)
Strengths
- Reliable open-field tackler who consistently stops ball carriers in space.
- Rare lateral quickness for a linebacker, capable of mirroring slot receivers.
- High-motor run defender who effectively sheds blocks to blow up plays.
Weaknesses
- Can become over-aggressive and lose control when flying downhill.
- Prone to ""grabby"" penalties in the red zone when beaten initially.
- Statistical dip in pass-rush production during the 2025 season.
Top Kendal Daniels News
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Falcons' Kendal Daniels: Out of boot
Head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Wednesday that Daniels is "good to go" and "out of the boot" that he was in last week, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Daniels, a 2026 fourth-round pick from Oklahoma, appeared to have picked up a lower-leg injury during Atlanta's OTAs. However, it appears he's already moved past the issue. During his final collegiate season, the 23-year-old posted 53 total tackles, including nine tackles for loss, and three passes defensed over 13 contests. Expect Daniels to play a depth role in the Falcons' linebacker corps during his rookie campaign.
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Falcons' Kendal Daniels: Drafted by Falcons
The Falcons selected Daniels in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 134th overall.
Daniels (6-foot-5, 242 pounds) actually began his college career as a safety at Oklahoma State, where he was quite productive before transferring to Oklahoma to play linebacker. Daniels' frame is almost certainly linebacker-only at the NFL level, and his 4.79-second pro day 40 additionally ensures he will stick at linebacker for the Falcons.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-5, 242 lbs |
| Birthplace: Beggs, OK |
| Age: 23 |