LV Kendal Daniels
NFL linebacker. Position: LB. Team: LV (Las Vegas Raiders).
Quick Facts
- Position: LB (Linebacker)
- Team: LV (Las Vegas Raiders)
- 2026 Draft: Round 4
- College: Iowa State
2026 Outlook
Fourth-round rookie linebacker drafted by Las Vegas. Expected to back up Divine Deablo at the position but getting accelerated opportunity due to Deablo's soft tissue injury in camp.
Preseason Week 1: Starting role earned. With Deablo sidelined, Daniels got the start and wore the green dot (defensive captain), playing a full-time every-down role through preseason action. Team's trust in him is evident—Daniels should be his immediate replacement in a full-time role if Deablo continues to miss time. Considering the coaching staff's confidence, there's a question of whether they might prefer Daniels as a starter next to Deablo once the veteran returns healthy. (per Preseason Week 1 IDP Takeaways - by Jon Macri)
Role / Depth Chart
Backup linebacker behind Divine Deablo, but earned starting snaps in preseason and will likely see immediate IDP value in deeper leagues if Deablo's injury persists.
Injury Status
(none reported)
Recent News
- 2026-08-17 — Preseason Week 1: Starting role in place of injured Divine Deablo (Preseason Week 1 IDP Takeaways - by Jon Macri)
Open Questions
- Will Kendal Daniels hold the starting job if Divine Deablo returns healthy, or will he move back to backup role?