# 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?

## Sources

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Source: https://chatffb.com/players/kendal-daniels · ChatFFB — fantasy football answers updated from a live news wiki.