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Jayden Daniels

Jayden Daniels

QB -

College: LSU

2024 Outlook

Draft Rank (ECR) #187
Best / Worst #91 / #338
ADP #119

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Daniels' quarterback play is refreshing. With a sizable contingent of quarterbacks in this year's class operating in quick passing and screen-heavy offenses, to watch Daniels go through progressions is a treat. He has quiet feet in the pocket. He's a quick processor who has no issues getting to even his third read on some plays. He managed to get to his "next read" on 14.8% of his dropbacks in 2023. You won't find Daniels with tunnel vision for his first option. Daniels has easy flick of the wrist velocity, and while he doesn't have a cannon, he can chuck it an easy 50 yards with plenty of mustard to push it farther. His deep ball is exquisite, with him hitting receivers in stride on plenty of boundary throws, but he can shorten some deep balls at times, which I attribute to his random hiccups in the short and intermediate areas of the field. His base can be inconsistent at times, and while it might only happen a handful of times in a game, it's still an area of improvement for this stellar prospect. Daniels is a fantastic anticipatory passer. He'll cut loose passes before the receiver has reached the top of his stem and hit them on the money on a comeback. He has no issues pushing the ball into tight windows, but he is also quite happy to take layup completions if they are available to him. Daniels has no problems putting up a 50/50 ball and asking his guy to go win. He plays with tempered aggression. Daniels had the fourth-lowest turnover-worthy play rate while also ranking third in big-time throw rate. His ball placement continuously offers YAC opportunities as he hits his receivers in stride. That is important, especially in today's NFL, where zone and two high are all the rage. Daniels has no problems playing from the pocket. He doesn't look to take off, and anytime he's moved off his mark, he keeps his eyes downfield the entire time, looking for an open receiver. That's not to say that Daniels isn't a dynamic game-changing rusher. Daniels has hit 21 mph at LSU's practices, so I have no worries about his 40 time (probably 4.4/4.5). Daniels changes direction with no issues in the open field and has the acceleration to gain the edge. His biggest issue is that he needs to slide more. He'll duck out of bounds easily on the perimeter, but in the interior, he has taken some huge shots.