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Jayden Daniels

QB - Washington Commanders

  • 6' 4"
  • 210 lbs
  • Age 25
  • LSU
Rostered In ~99% of leagues

2026 Outlook

Strength of Schedule
QB Rank: 26th (hard)
Draft Rank (ECR)
#54
Best / Worst
#29 / #103
ADP
#66

Availability



Recent Articles
Third-Year Player Outlooks: QBs & RBs (2026 Fantasy Football) photo

After spending this offseason breaking down the 2026 NFL Draft class, looking back to 2024 feels like a lifetime ago. We had it good back then. With the first three picks being Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye, this … read more »

Image of Ellis Bryn Johnson by Ellis Bryn Johnson in FantasyJun 26, 2026
Fantasy Football Breakout Candidates Experts Love (2026) photo

Some fantasy football names are known for their past (mediocre) production, but who is ready to make the leap to a breakout season in 2026? Our Featured Pros have some answers, and a few might surprise you. Fantasy Football Research … read more »

Image of FantasyPros Staff by FantasyPros Staff in FantasyJun 25, 2026
7 Must-Have Quarterbacks & Tight Ends (2026 Fantasy Football) photo

As most fantasy football leagues start just one quarterback and a single tight end, these onesie positions are important to get right. In Superflex leagues and two-tight-end leagues, there’s an added emphasis on these positions. No matter how you slice … read more »

Image of Chad Workman by Chad Workman in Fantasy4 days ago
4 Overvalued Fantasy Football Draft Picks to Avoid on Fantrax (2026) photo

With such a small number of players on any given fantasy football roster, making a pick that does not return value — at any point in the draft — can be dangerous and lead to a season spent out of … read more »

4 Overvalued Fantasy Football Draft Picks to Avoid on Fantrax (2026) by in Fantasy4 days ago
Fantasy Football Updates: Chig Okonkwo, Brian Thomas Jr., Ty Simpson photo

Let’s take a look at the latest news and notes around fantasy football. To stay up to date on all of the latest fantasy football news, NFL injury updates, and rumors, be sure to follow @FantasyProsNFL on Twitter and bookmark … read more »

Image of FantasyPros Staff by FantasyPros Staff in Fantasy4 days ago
5 Must-Have Wide Receivers (2026 Fantasy Football) photo

In most fantasy football leagues, the running back and wide receiver positions form the backbone and core of one’s roster. Savvy managers prioritize covering these spots first, smattering their roster with a solid mix of proven veterans and potential breakout … read more »

5 Must-Have Wide Receivers (2026 Fantasy Football) by Evan Tarracciano in Fantasy5 days ago
8 Players with Unfavorable Fantasy Football Playoff Schedules (2026) photo

The 2026 fantasy football season is still a few months away. Yet, it’s never too early to prepare for the fantasy playoffs. While much will change between now and the fantasy playoffs, it doesn’t hurt to plan ahead. Therefore, let’s … read more »

Image of Mike Fanelli by Mike Fanelli in Fantasy7 days ago
Fantasy Football 1QB Rankings & Tiers (2026) photo

Here are the top 35 quarterbacks in my redraft rankings, sorted into tiers, with thoughts on some of the players from each tier. Fantasy Football Research & Advice Fantasy Football Expert Rankings 2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit Fantasy Football Trade … read more »

Image of Pat Fitzmaurice by Pat Fitzmaurice in Fantasy1 wk ago
Fantasy Football Draft Strategy, Targets & Avoids: Quarterbacks (2026) photo

Talent assessment is central to fantasy football. Which players are good, less good, or bad? We study it. We debate it. Talent assessment is the crux of the annual preparation for our drafts. Assessing the talent of quarterbacks is relatively … read more »

Image of Pat Fitzmaurice by Pat Fitzmaurice in Fantasy1 wk ago
The Most Polarizing Fantasy Football Players (2026) photo

Not every fantasy football player comes with consensus. While most managers more or less agree on where a player belongs, others spark real division. We crunched ADP standard deviation data to identify the players generating the widest range of opinions … read more »

Image of FantasyPros Staff by FantasyPros Staff in Fantasy1 wk ago
Top 7 Fantasy Football Draft Values on Sleeper (2026) photo

Sleeper is easily the best platform to play fantasy football, but its draft rooms have a massive blind spot. The fantasy platform attracts a massive dynasty audience, and that mindset bleeds into redraft average draft position (ADP) every summer. Managers … read more »

Image of Dennis Sosic by Dennis Sosic in Fantasy1 wk ago
Dynasty Fantasy Football Players Experts Target & Avoid (2026) photo

Our fantasy football Featured Pros offer their favorite players to target and avoid in 2026 drafts so you can get ahead in your dynasty leagues. Fantasy Football Research & Advice Fantasy Football Expert Rankings 2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit Fantasy … read more »

Image of FantasyPros Staff by FantasyPros Staff in Fantasy1 wk ago
Fantasy Football Players to Avoid in Every Round (2026) photo

With a little over a month until training camp and preseason get underway, fantasy football average draft position (ADP) is slowly coming into shape. Plenty will change over the coming months in good and bad ways, and no two drafts … read more »

Image of Tom Strachan by Tom Strachan in Fantasy2 wks ago
5 Rookie Wide Receivers to Target (2026 Fantasy Football) photo

In every single fantasy football draft season, a couple of rookie wideouts completely smash their average draft position (ADP) and win leagues. We all want to find them, but the hard part is figuring out who actually has the talent … read more »

Image of Dennis Sosic by Dennis Sosic in Fantasy2 wks ago
Was Waiting on a QB Strategy Effective in 2025? (Fantasy Football) photo

Fantasy football experts have long advocated waiting to draft a quarterback in 1QB leagues. The depth and volatility at the position make waiting until the later rounds to draft a quarterback a viable option. However, that trend has had mixed … read more »

Image of Mike Fanelli by Mike Fanelli in Fantasy2 wks ago
Top 6 Fantasy Football Draft Values on FFPC (2026) photo

Right now, you could be drafting in a whole host of Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) contests, one of the industry’s longest-running fantasy football platforms. Drafts on FFPC cover best ball, dynasty, and redraft, typically in the higher-stakes realm, with … read more »

Image of Tom Strachan by Tom Strachan in Fantasy2 wks ago
Superflex Fantasy Football Draft Strategy & Targets (2026) photo

Superflex fantasy football leagues have boomed in popularity over the last decade, thanks in part to their versatility, increased draft-strategy requirements and unique way to restore value to the quarterback position. Managers who haven’t participated in this format might be … read more »

Superflex Fantasy Football Draft Strategy & Targets (2026) by Evan Tarracciano in Fantasy2 wks ago
20 Late-Round Fantasy Football Draft Steals (2026) photo

As fantasy football drafts get into later rounds, it’s good to have a plan for which players you are targeting to fill out your roster. Our Featured Pros have their favorites for 2026. Fantasy Football Research & Advice Fantasy Football … read more »

Image of FantasyPros Staff by FantasyPros Staff in Fantasy2 wks ago
6 Overvalued Fantasy Football Draft Picks to Avoid on NFFC (2026) photo

While the 2026 NFL regular season is still months away, now is the time to start preparing for redraft leagues. Many factors go into fantasy players winning their redraft league every year. However, the top factor is arguably avoiding players … read more »

Image of Mike Fanelli by Mike Fanelli in Fantasy2 wks ago
TE-Premium Fantasy Football Draft Strategy & Targets (2026) photo

TE-Premium leagues can impact the way you approach fantasy football drafts. Juiced-up scoring for tight ends makes the position more valuable as a whole, but you shouldn’t just push every tight end up your board. You still need to be … read more »

TE-Premium Fantasy Football Draft Strategy & Targets (2026) by Wolf Trelles-Heard in Fantasy2 wks ago
6 Overvalued Fantasy Football Draft Picks to Avoid on CBS (2026) photo

It’s never too early to familiarize yourself with player values across fantasy football platforms. Average draft position (ADP) can vary significantly from site to site, and not every price is worth paying. Studying the PPR ADP for CBS, I found … read more »

6 Overvalued Fantasy Football Draft Picks to Avoid on CBS (2026) by Kyle Zeigler in Fantasy3 wks ago
3 Bounce-Back Candidates to Target (2026 Fantasy Football) photo

One of the best ways to find value in fantasy football is to target players coming off disappointing seasons. Hitting a home run on a bounce-back candidate can make a major impact on winning a fantasy championship. With that in … read more »

Image of Frank Ammirante by Frank Ammirante in Fantasy3 wks ago
Fantasy Football Draft Strategy: Value-Based Drafting (2026) photo

Last year, I wrote an article about one of fantasy football’s most fundamental strategies: Value-Based Drafting (VBD). I broke down the differences between Value Over Replacement Player (VORP), Value Over Next Available (VONA), and Value Over Last Starter (VOLS). Everything … read more »

Image of Ted Chmyz by Ted Chmyz in Fantasy3 wks ago
Fantasy Football Draft Strategy: Quarterback-By-Committee (2026) photo

While the 2026 NFL regular season is still a few months away, it is never too early to prepare for the fantasy football season. Every year, the fantasy football industry discusses the depth of the quarterback position. Yet, there are … read more »

Image of Mike Fanelli by Mike Fanelli in Fantasy3 wks ago