The best NFL fit for TCU cornerback Noah Daniels in 2023 NFL Draft

The 2022 college football season has yet to begin, but that doesn’t mean we can’t take a look ahead at the 2023 NFL Draft. Ahead of the start of the year, Mike Renner and Pro Football Focus took an early look at next year’s draft class, and identified some ideal fits for teams across the league. TCU cornerback Noah Daniels finds himself mentioned, with an ideal fit as the Baltimore Ravens.

“Daniels has CB1-type talent with a UDFA’s injury history,” Renner wrote. “He’s allowed only 18 catches from 38 targets for his career and boasts one of the most impressive man coverage skill sets in the class.”

Daniels began his collegiate career at TCU in 2017, and he took a redshirt year as a true freshman. He then played in 13 games in 2018, totaling 12 tackles and two passes defended. Daniels missed the 2019 season due to injury, and then played in four games in 2020 before having his season cut short due to yet another injury.

Daniels can boost his stock with a strong season for TCU in 2022

Overall, Daniels has 31 tackles, one tackle for loss and six passes defended in his career at TCU. While he has yet to truly put it all together, he has the tools to become an intriguing safety around NFL circles next season.

Renner doesn’t expect Daniels to grow into a first or second round pick, but with a strong 2022 campaign, he could become an intriguing value pick in the middle rounds. That sounds like something that would attract the Baltimore Ravens.

“However, his career has already spanned five seasons, and he’s only managed 510 snaps. The Ravens are looking for value in any way they can get it, and even with a big year in 2022, there’s little chance Daniels’ stock can rise too far above the mid-rounds, where the Ravens always stockpile picks.”

Staying healthy and remaining on the field will be the first key to Daniels growing into a potential NFL Draft pick. If he can see some of his potential show on the field, NFL teams are surely to come calling.