James Daniels was drafted No. 39 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Iowa. 91 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
2018 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 7 · #39 overall
James Daniels Iowa Draft
James Daniels was drafted No. 39 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Iowa. 91 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #39
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2018
- NFL games
- 91
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 2936th at Iowa
The pick
How James Daniels came off the board in 2018.
- Position
- Center C
- College
-
Iowa
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 306 lbs
- Hometown
- Warren, OH
- Pre-draft board
- No. 18 prospect90.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
91 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Games played
- 91
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 2936th among Iowa picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1759% of career value
- Final season
- 20257 years after the draft
Around pick 39
Who came off the board on either side of James Daniels.
Auburn
USC
SMU · 2× Pro Bowl
Boston College · 1× Pro Bowl
Iowa in the 2018 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other C picks from Iowa
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
James Daniels in the 2018 NFL Draft
James Daniels is a Center out of Iowa selected No. 39 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2018 NFL Draft. 91 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value Iowa has produced 164 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was James Daniels drafted?
James Daniels was selected No. 39 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2018 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/james-daniels.
What college did James Daniels play for?
James Daniels played college football at Iowa in the Big Ten. See every Iowa draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/iowa-hawkeyes.
How did James Daniels's NFL career turn out?
91 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/james-daniels.