Jayden Daniels is an American football quarterback for the Washington Commanders in the NFL. The Washington Commanders drafted Daniels with the second pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. According to Washington Post, Daniels received training from the league on its gambling policy during his rookie offseason, after he and former LSU teammate, Malik Nabers, suggested a casual $10,000 wager on who would win Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Daniels initially played collegiate football at Arizona State University from 2019-2021. However, Daniels accessed the transfer portal in February 2022, as a result of a large coaching staff transition that occurred after the season, during which multiple coaches were sacked as a result of an NCAA investigation into the team for recruiting violations relating to COVID-19. After transferring to Louisiana State University in 2022, Daniels was chosen as the team's MVP and was recognized as a semifinalist for the Davey O'Brien Award. During the 2023 season, Daniels was the recipient of the Heisman Trophy, Walter Camp Aard, AP College Football Player of the Year and Manning Award and received unanimous All-American honors. Before attending college, Daniels played high school football at Cajon High School along with soccer, basketball and flag football.
Jayden Daniels Injury History
As of October 2024, Daniels has not sustained an injury during his NFL career, according to Draftsharks. However, Daniel has sustained a few injuries while playing collegiate football.
Pedal Ankle Sprain/Pull Unspecified Grade I (2019)
On October 26, 2019, Daniels awkwardly twisted down on a tackle, resulting in an unidentified injury to his left knee. He decided to sit out the next game against USC.
Pedal Ankle Sprain/Pull Unspecified Grade I (2022)
Daniels sprained his right ankle on November 26, 2022, during the game versus Texas A&M. However, he was able to continue playing despite the injury and faced Georgia in the SEC Championship the following game.
Head Cranial Concussion Grade I (2023)
On 4th November, 2023, Daniels was put in the concussion protocol after taking a blow during the game against Alabama.
FAQs about Jayden Daniels
A. Jayden Daniels wears the number 5 for the Washington Commanders.
A. Jayden Daniels’ weight is 210 pounds/95 kilograms.
A. Jayden Daniels was born on December 18, 2000. He is 23 years old, as of October 2024.
A. Jayden Daniels is 6 feet 4 inches/1.93 meters tall.
