The Washington Commanders have found their quarterback.
Washington selected LSU Tigers quarterback and 2023 Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels with the second overall pick in Thursday’s NFL Draft.
The Commanders make Jayden Daniels their man at No. 2.
"This has just gone from an unwatchable offensive product to Must See TV." pic.twitter.com/2lj120nzJq
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) April 26, 2024
Daniels originally started his college career with the Arizona State Sun Devils, where he spent three seasons and threw 32 total touchdown passes before transferring to LSU for the 2022 and 2023 seasons.
LSU is where Daniels evolved and flourished. Aided by top-flight wide receiving talent, Daniels threw 57 total touchdown passes in his two seasons in Baton Rouge, with 40 of the 57 coming in his Heisman season. The dual-threat quarterback also rushed for over 2,000 yards and 21 touchdowns while with the Tigers.
Former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban, who went 1-1 against Daniels and LSU in the two seasons the quarterback was there, had nothing but positive things to say about Daniels.
"This guy's an electric athlete. But he can throw it. He's got a quick release. He's got a great worth ethic."
Nick Saban, who coached against Jayden Daniels in college, weighs in. pic.twitter.com/bdff9xeVfM
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) April 26, 2024
“This guy’s an electric athlete. But he can throw it. He’s got a quick release. He’s got a great work ethic,” the future hall-of-fame head coach said.
After trading quarterback Sam Howell earlier this offseason, it was evident that the team would be looking for a franchise quarterback in the draft, and they have gotten their man.
Social media had plenty to say about the pick, with most agreeing that Washington made the right call and commending the team for the pick.
Selecting a winner like Jayden Daniels will energize the players and our fan base!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 26, 2024
Jayden Daniels controls the line of scrimmage and is a marksman with his ball placement. His playing style will keep the fans on their feet, rejuvenize this fan base and inspire his teammates to go make plays for him. 40 TD passes and over 1k rushing yards. That kid is special. pic.twitter.com/LHOcIv3HMM
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) April 26, 2024
My totally objective reaction to Future Hall of Famer Jayden Daniels being drafted by @Commanders … #FFHappyHour @ConnorJRogers @croucherJD pic.twitter.com/AJO9GdNQUd
— Matthew Berry (@MatthewBerryTMR) April 26, 2024
Time to add QB1 Jayden Daniels to the collection 😤 pic.twitter.com/S1dOOO7Obw
— x – Barstool DMV (@Barstooldmv) April 26, 2024
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