Daniels is listed on the BC all-time roster for 1955, but may not play in any regular season games. Daniels was a guard and placekicker. Playing with Oregon in 1949, Daniels had 39 converts and 5 field goals. Daniels served in the United States Air Force from 1950 until he joined the Lions in 1955. It was likely his plaacekicking ability that attracted the Lions to Daniels.