Jayden Daniels, the quarterback for the Commanders, gains widespread attention after his viral revelation about a promise he made to himself at the age of 16, following the NFL Draft.
Former standout LSU football quarterback Jayden Daniels is gearing up to embark on his professional journey with the Washington Commanders. Selected by the Commanders as the second overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft following an exceptional senior season, Daniels’ career trajectory has brought attention to a bold promise he made to himself years ago.
At the age of seven, Daniels wrote the declaration “I will play in the NFL” on a piece of paper, which he then hung above his door. A video shared by Board Comments showcases this early determination, and the significance of his childhood pledge has resurfaced in light of his draft selection.
Now, 16 years later, Jayden Daniels is poised to fulfill his childhood ambition as he embarks on his NFL journey as the Commanders’ next franchise quarterback. His ability to envision and manifest his goals should continue to serve him well in his new role.
With an impressive college tenure, Daniels arrives in Washington highly regarded. He burst onto the LSU scene in 2022 after three years with the Arizona State football program, leading the Tigers to a 10-4 record with 2,913 passing yards and 17 touchdowns, securing a second-place finish in the SEC standings.
In 2023, Daniels achieved unprecedented success, amassing a collegiate career-high of 3,812 yards and an impressive 40 touchdowns, earning him the prestigious Heisman Trophy. With these accomplishments, Daniels brings promise to the Commanders, a team eager for improvement after a challenging 4-13 season in 2023-24, placing last in the NFC East standings.
Joining Daniels in ushering in a new era for the Commanders is Luke McCaffrey, a former Rice wide receiver drafted by Washington in the third round of the NFL Draft. McCaffrey, brother of San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, showcased his talents with 992 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns in the 2023-24 collegiate season, adding depth to Washington’s offensive arsenal alongside former USC and West Virginia quarterback J.T. Daniels.
