Jayden Daniels' Parents

Last Modified Jan 23, 2025 08:11 GMT
Jayden Daniels Parents
Jayden Daniels with his parents during the 2023 Heisman Trophy Presentation

California-born Jayden Daniels is a six-foot-four-inch quarterback for the Washington Commanders. He won two of the most prestigious college football awards, the Heisman and the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award in the 2023 season. He became the first quarterback in NFL history to dash for 80 yards and two touchdowns in his debut with the Washington Commanders, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

had an incredible junior season, completing 321-of-459 (69.9%) passes for 5,136 yards and 62 touchdowns against only five interceptions, making a splash on the national stage as per his college roster page. As a four-star prospect, he opted for Arizona State University in 2019-2021; using the transfer portal, he moved to Louisiana State University in 2022-2023. He won numerous awards and set several records at LSU before finally getting drafted by the Commanders with the second overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft.

Who are Jayden Daniels’ parents?

Jayden Daniels Parents
Jayden Daniels with his Parents (@thatkidjayden/Instagram)

Jayden Daniels’ was born to Javon Daniels and Regina Jackson on December 18, 2000. The People reports that the two met while they were teenagers and went to Cajon High School, where their son would eventually go. Javon and Regina are often spotted in the stands supporting their son. The quarterback gave a heartfelt shout-out to his father after accepting the 2023 Heisman Trophy

Daniels also has an older sister, Bianca, born in January 1999. According to the People, she is working to establish herself in the film industry.

Who is Jayden Daniels’ mother?

Jayden Daniels’ mother is Regina Jackson. She wrote a heartfelt farewell to Bianca on her 21st birthday, expressing her desire to be her daughter's "biggest hero." (via People magazine)

Who is Jayden Daniels’ father?

Jayden Daniels’ father is Javon Daniels. Javon played cornerback for the University of Washington after attending Cajon High School. Nevertheless, he eventually signed on to Iowa State University's 1998 defensive roster, wearing jersey number 10. Daniels told the ASU Devils in 2019:

“My dad played college at Washington and Iowa State. He played corner and growing up he always wanted me to play corner because he knew that I could have the height to play that position.”

Just before Jayden was named the Heisman Trophy winner, Javon told Marty Smith (via People magazine):

“When he was old enough to walk, I handed him a ball and I said, ‘This is what you’re going to do.’ He took that ball and he ran with it.”

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FAQs on Jayden Daniels Parents

A. Jayden Daniels weighs 210 pounds or 95 kg.

A. Jayden Daniels has played overall five seasons in his college days, from 2019 to 2023.

A. Jayden Daniels has had three non-NFL injuries: Pedal Ankle Spain (Grade 1) in 2019 and 2022, followed by Head Cranial Concussion (Grade 1) in 2023, as per Draft Sharks.

A. Jayden Daniels has signed a four-year rookie contract with the Washington Commanders worth $37.75 million in 2024.

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