He signed with Auburn in 2000 and enjoyed four successful years with the Tigers football team including their 2004 undefeated season.
Daniels played in a total of 42 games (2001 through 2004) for Auburn, and held the longest touchdown reception in Auburn history (an 87-yard pass from Jason Campbell in a 2004 matchup versus Louisiana Tech University) until a 94-yard connection from Cam Newton to Emory Blake in 2010 against Louisiana-Monroe.
[1] He entered the 2005 NFL draft but was not selected, and subsequently was briefly signed to the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League.
In 2010, Daniels helped the Stampede make a big turnaround compiling a 12–4 record and the first playoff appearance in franchise history.
Despite missing 5 games with a broken hand, Daniels still made 2010 AIFA allstar with 53 catches 563 yards 12 touchdowns 16 tackles 1 interception and 1 fumble recovery.