

Darrell Daniels is a Vertical Threat TE for Washington.
Elite deep receiver who stretches the field. Wins downfield, commands safety attention, and creates the threat that opens underneath routes.
Players from 2014–2024 matched on EPA efficiency, play volume, and adjusted value tier — not just one metric.
| Player | Team | Yr | Plays | WEPA/play | Line val | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Thompson | Tulane | 2024 | 48 | 0.420 | 0.4 | 20.2 |
| Seth Green | Minnesota | 2018 | 83 | 0.390 | 0.0 | 32.4 |
Comps are statistical — efficiency, volume, and value tier all factor in. Style and conference context differ.
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Opp SP+ | Rec | Rec Yds | Avg | Rec TD | Long | EPA/play |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vsRutgers | W48-13 | -14.9 | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 0 | 19 | 0.68 |
| 2 | vsIdaho | W59-14 | -8.6 | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 17 | 0.71 |
| 3 | vsPortland State | W41-3 | — | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 1 | 24 |
Usage = share of team plays (CFBD has no true snap counts).
Rec 1 · Rec Yds 15 · Avg 15.0 · Rec TD 1
| 2.89 |
| 4 | @Arizona | W35-28 | -4.5 | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | -0.09 |
| 6 | @Oregon | W70-21 | 6.1 | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0.31 |
| 9 | @Utah | W31-24 | 10.9 | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 0 | 38 | 1.84 |
| 10 | @California | W66-27 | 2.4 | 1 | 39 | 39.0 | 1 | 39 | 3.14 |
| 11 | vsUSC | L13-26 | 23.6 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | -0.74 |
| 13 | @Washington State | W45-17 | 6.2 | 1 | 50 | 50.0 | 0 | 50 | 0.79 |
| 14 | vsColorado | W41-10 | 6.3 | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 1 | 15 | 2.56 |