After going undrafted in this week's NFL Draft, Duke safety Matt Daniels has signed with the Rams as a priority undrafted free agent.
The Chronicle first reported the news on Twitter following the draft, in a quick period in which the top undrafted free agents sign. Daniels was not invited to the NFL combine but boosted his draft stock at Duke's pro timing day when he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.49 seconds.
In his senior season, Daniels earned All-ACC honors after making 126 tackles. He was also a second team All-American and finished third in ACC defensive player of the year voting.
No Duke football player has been selected in the draft since 2000 when defensive tackle Chris Combs was taken in the 6th round. Every ACC school but Duke and Maryland had players selected in this year's draft.
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