Jayden Daniels

Jayden Daniels

QuarterbackQB
LSU Tigers
2023 Fantasy Outlook
The Arizona State transfer shined brightly in his first season at LSU under the direction of new head coach Brian Kelly. Daniels threw for nearly 3,000 yards and posted a 17:3 TD:INT. He registered multiple touchdown passes in six contests in 2022. Daniels also completed a career-best 68.6-percent of his passes. He was incredibly dynamic with his legs as well, rushing for an additional 885 yards and 11 more scores. Daniels had three 100-yard rushing outings for the Tigers. After briefly testing the waters for the NFL Draft, Daniels decided to return to LSU for his senior campaign. Leading receiver Malik Nabers also returns to Death Valley, as the duo formed a potent combination with 72 connections for 1,017 yards a season ago. Daniels will not only be considered one of the most productive quarterbacks in the country heading into the season, but also a dark horse for the Heisman trophy. Read Past Outlooks
Out for bowl, preparing for draft
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Pro Draft Prep
December 18, 2023
Daniels announced Monday that he will opt out of playing in LSU's Jan. 1 matchup with Wisconsin in the ReliaQuest Bowl and will instead begin preparations for the 2024 NFL Draft, Wilson Alexander of The Baton Rouge Advocate reports.
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The fifth-year senior is projected to be a first-round pick in April, coming off a dazzling season that culminated with him joining Joe Burrow as LSU's second Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback in the last five years. In his second season as the Tigers' starting quarterback, Daniels completed 72.2 percent of his passes for 3,812 yards, 40 touchdowns and four interceptions while adding 1,134 yards and 10 scores on 135 carries over 12 games. Redshirt sophomore Garrett Nussmeier is expected to garner his first career start in Daniels' stead during the bowl game.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2022
2020
There has been a lot of upheaval at LSU, with Brian Kelly bolting Notre Dame while also picking up a new accent. The quarterback battle under Kelly should be particularly interesting, as Myles Brennan, Garrett Nussmeier and the Arizona State transfer Daniels will vie for the starting spot under center. Kelly convinced Brennan not to transfer, only to pluck Daniels from the transfer portal and deem no starting position set in stone. Daniels possesses dual-threat ability, having passed for 2,340 yards and 10 touchdowns last season while also rushing for 710 yards and six more scores on the ground. This versatility could put Daniels in the driver’s seat despite the lack of time and practice with the program, along with Kelly’s clear lack of allegiance to Brennan.
It’s not easing being a starting quarterback as a true freshman, but don’t tell that to Daniels. Sure, maybe he got overshadowed by Sam Howell at North Carolina, but the Sun Devils have no complaints about Daniels’ play. While they didn’t really take the reins off him, it’s impressive how well Daniels protected the ball given his limited experiences. He may have only thrown 17 passing touchdowns, but he was also only picked off twice. Having a year of experience under his belt will definitely help him, but will he miss having Brandon Aiyuk around as a safety valve? Still, Daniels will be expected to cross the 20-touchdown platform as a sophomore, or risk being considered a disappointment.
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Four more scores in win
QBLSU
November 26, 2023
Daniels completed 16 of 24 passes for 235 yards and four touchdowns during Saturday's 42-30 victory against Texas A&M. He also had 11 rushes for 120 yards.
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Eight touchdowns, 500 yards in rout
QBLSU
November 19, 2023
Daniels completed 25-of-30 passes for 413 yards and six touchdowns Saturday against Georgia State, while also rushing 10 times for 96 yards and two more scores.
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Scores five touchdowns in win
QBLSU
November 12, 2023
Daniels completed 17 of 26 passes for 372 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 52-35 win versus Florida. He also had 12 rushes for 234 yards with two touchdowns.
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Will start Saturday
QBLSU
November 11, 2023
Daniels (concussion) will play and start in Saturday's game against Florida, Pete Thamel at ESPN.com reports.
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Probable for Saturday's game
QBLSU
Concussion
November 9, 2023
Head coach Brian Kelly indicated Thursday that Daniels (concussion) is probable to play in Saturday's game versus Florida, Matthew Brune of On3Sports reports.
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