Johnnie Daniels

Johnnie Daniels is a senior running back for Mississippi State, listed at 5-foot-10 (70 inches) and 200 pounds. A Crystal Springs, Mississippi native, Daniels is an active roster player wearing No. 20 and is used primarily in a depth and change-of-pace role in the backfield. In the 2025 regular season, Daniels appeared in three games and did not make a start. His Johnnie Daniels stats show 9 rushing attempts for 44 yards, producing 4.889 yards per carry with a long run of 13 yards and two rushing first downs. As a receiver out of the backfield, he drew 4 targets and made 3 receptions for 19 yards (6.333 yards per catch), with 19 yards after catch, a long reception of 9 yards, and one receiving first down. He did not record a rushing or receiving touchdown in the available 2025 sample. Daniels also contributed on special teams with 1 kick return for 13 yards, matching his longest return (13.0 yards per return). For a Johnnie Daniels NCAAF profile, his measurable production centers on limited-game efficiency as a ball carrier and short-area usage as a pass-catching running back.