ESPN's Matt Miller: “He transferred to Michigan and profiles as a future top-50 pick if he can duplicate his production against Big Ten competition.”
PFF's Daire Carragher: “The highest-graded returning edge defender in college football has followed his head coach to the Big House for 2026.”
The case for
No verified strengths in the current evidence file.
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a balanced-edge.
Sources · 4 · quotes 2
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- Matt Miller, ESPN
- Daire Carragher, PFF
- Daire Carragher, pff_daire_carragher
- Matt Miller, espn_matt_miller
“…The highest-graded returning edge defender in college football has followed his head coach to the Big House for 2026. His 18.3% pressure rate at Utah last season was among the best in the sport.…”
“…Daley was an All-American at Utah in 2025, posting 11.5 sacks and 17.5 tackles for loss in his first season as a starter before suffering a season-ending lower-body injury. Daley's 6-foot-4, 255-pound frame features elite bend and speed around the corner for a college rusher, and he's tough enough in the run game to be a difference-maker. He transferred to Michigan and profiles as a future top-50 pick if he can dupli…”
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