Jayden Daniels Biography

Jayden Daniels, born on December 18, 2000, is an American professional football quarterback who has played for the Washington Commanders in the National Football League. Daniels has competed in college football for both the Arizona State Sun Devils and the LSU Tigers over a span of five seasons. He was selected by the Washington Commanders with the second overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft. A touchdown pass thrown by Daniels in the final seconds of a game, known as the Hail Maryland, was recognized as the season's Moment of the Year. Daniels was initially required to provide a medical note to play due to being considered undersized, standing at 57 kilograms and weighing 125 pounds. During his 2016 sophomore season, Daniels broke the little finger on his right hand while attempting to recover a fumble but continued to play for the remainder of the season. He was named the starting quarterback for the Arizona State Sun Devils in 2019 after winning a competition against Joey Yellen during the offseason.